Development Program: Technical Sales

Eaton Corporation•Asheville, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

We make what matters work. You want to make an impact in the world. At Eaton, we’re solving some of the toughest challenges on the planet. Our Early Talent Programs open up an exciting world of opportunities for you to make a difference on a global scale. Your assignments are more than tasks and busy work; they're your chance to drive innovation in intelligent power management and shape the future of our company. You'll team up with seasoned leaders, gaining diverse experiences that'll drive you forward to define and reach your career goals. What sets our Early Talent Programs apart: Personalized Program Experience: We’re committed to energizing your career and empowering your impact. No two participants share the same experience or set of responsibilities. Global Perspectives: Our Development Program spans diverse businesses and locations. Relocating to an endorsed Eaton site is a required part of the adventure, enhancing your learning and maximizing program benefits. Role Exploration: You'll explore various roles early on. These experiences allow you to build your functional expertise and leadership capabilities to maximize your potential for future roles. Strategic Networking: Collaborate with senior leaders with mentorship programs woven into your experience. In our Technical Sales Program: You will accelerate your career by gaining hands-on product knowledge, getting exposure to regional market strategies, and developing essential customer service and sales skills. It’s time to make connections, get energized, and power ahead. Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The annual salary for this role is $82,000 a year. This position offers a one-time $6,000 signing bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a graduation date before August 2027
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Minimum of one internship or co-op experience or an equivalent of 3 months of work experience completed at the time of this application
Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States

Nice To Haves

Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community
Ability to speak a second language
Enrolled in an engineering or business degree from an accredited institution

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on product knowledge.
Get exposure to regional market strategies.
Develop essential customer service and sales skills.
Gain hands-on technical, commercial, and leadership experience through two one-year rotations.
Build expertise in Eaton's products, solutions, and customer-focused sales strategy.
Deliver value-driven solutions to distributors, contractors, consultants, OEMs, and end customers.
Build strong relationships across Eaton's businesses and customer channels.
Complete technical assignments designed to build foundational product knowledge, customer understanding, and business expertise (e.g., Project Engineer/Coordinator, Technical Support Engineer, OEM Account Engineer, CPDI Account Engineer).
Transition into an Inside Sales Engineer role in the second year.
Apply technical knowledge and sales skills to support customers, develop solutions, and drive business growth in the Inside Sales Engineer role.
Prepare for future sales leadership opportunities.