Senior Outside Sales Engineer
About The Position
Eaton’s ES AMER NAS division is currently seeking a Senior Outside Sales Engineer. This is a home-based position and candidates must reside within 50 miles of the following locations to be considered for this position; Davenport, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Dubuque, IA or Mount Pleasant, IA. Join Our Team: Making a Difference at Eaton Are you passionate about working for a company that not only delivers cutting-edge solutions but also prioritizes ethical practices and environmental impact? At Eaton, we’re on a mission to power the world around us while leaving a positive footprint. Who we are: Eaton’s Electrical Sector is a global leader in providing innovative electrical solutions. We power the world around us, including our homes, schools, hospitals, retail stores, factories, data centers, and more. Our commitment: We’re not just about business; we’re about making a difference. Our team is dedicated to improving lives and safeguarding the environment through our products and services.
Requirements
- General knowledge of Eaton electrical product and service capabilities
- Ability to build trust and relationships with various types of people
- Ability to anticipate and be proactive on customer needs
- Ability to leverage internal stakeholders to meet customer and organizational needs
- Ability to learn and utilize digital tools and proprietary software
- Technical problem-solving, communication, customer service, time management, presentation, planning, interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Understanding of sales processes
- Bachelor’s degree with three (3) years in a technical or commercial field, Associate’s degree with five (5) years in a technical or commercial field or a high school diploma with seven (7) years in the technical or commercial field will be considered
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Davenport, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Dubuque, IA or Mount Pleasant, IA will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with key customers and channel partners to enhance long-term business prospects
- Execute sales plans to meet performance expectations and requirements
- Review and interpret customer needs on plans and specifications
- Prepare and present bids and quotations to customers using company price and delivery guidelines while using sound business judgment
- Collaborate cross functionally with product lines, operations, and other internal stakeholders to provide customer centric solutions
- Be aware of and responsive to market conditions and competitive activities while communicating such information to product divisions
- Assist teammates on training channel on Eaton products and electronic tools
- Collect, analyze, and utilize market intelligence regarding competitive products, customer needs, preferences and buying habits to drive data based decisions
- Provide accurate and timely planning and specification interpretation, quotation and technical support
- Plan promotional events and presentations with distributor personnel to promote Eaton’s position, while developing a proven record of achieving assigned sales goals
Benefits
- Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
