Utility Sales - Distributor Applications Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Smyrna, GA

28d•$120,000 - $176,000•Remote

About The Position

Eaton's North America Electrical Sales division is currently seeking a Utility Sales - Distributor Applications Engineer to join their team. This remote opportunity is available in North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, or Alabama and will cover the Southeast territory. Relocation assistance is available for candidates who reside outside of these locations. This exciting opportunity offers the opportunity to lead technical solutions for Eaton's electrical products in the utility segment while working closely with distributors and customers. You'll play a key role in driving product adoption and delivering impactful training and support. The primary function of the Application Engineer is to achieve acceptability of Eaton's Electrical products in the marketplace, while providing technical leadership for electrical utility distributors and their customers. This position will be responsible for training and applications of Eaton's products and services. This position will be familiar with competitive product offerings and be able to position Eaton products to best compete against competitive products. The primary functions include providing efficient and accurate application and technical support by analyzing and recommending solutions to meet customer's needs; manage daily phone and email activity while providing directions, solutions, and recommendations; effectively communicate product value proposition and product line strategies. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you. You will provide technical support for Eaton products and solutions including submittals drawings and interfacing with electrical distributors and their customers. You will conduct product seminars and training on Eaton products and solutions to: electrical distributors, end users, consultants and sales engineers You will assist customers with design build opportunities. Provide sales support to Distributor Sales Reps (DSR's) and electrical distributors. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum five (5) years of electrical sales and/or electrical engineering experience
Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Knowledgeable of Eaton Electrical products, services and competitors
Electrical utility knowledge
Skillful at leading teams, consensus building, and mentoring
Initiative and self-management skills
Value selling experience
Electrical product knowledge
Presentation and training skills
Understanding of selling techniques and Eaton's capabilities
Technical knowledge regarding the application of Power Systems Products
Possess knowledge of products, markets channels and associated applications
Ability to travel up to 50%

Responsibilities

provide technical support for Eaton products and solutions including submittals drawings and interfacing with electrical distributors and their customers.
conduct product seminars and training on Eaton products and solutions to: electrical distributors, end users, consultants and sales engineers
assist customers with design build opportunities.
Provide sales support to Distributor Sales Reps (DSR's) and electrical distributors.

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.
Eaton Benefits Overview

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