Lead Industrial Outside Sales Engineer

Eaton’s ES AMER NAS division is currently seeking a Lead Industrial Outside Sales Engineer. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of our Chanhassen, MN location to be considered for this position, where the person will be expected to be in the office on a hybrid basis. Relocation assistance will be offered for successful applicants who live outside of this location.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Build and own relationships with key customers and channel partners to enhance long‑term business prospects
• Learn and understand business models to better own, develop and execute sales plans to meet performance expectations and requirements
• Collaborate and leverage Channel to execute on business objectives
• Canvas the market to gain insight and adjust to ever changing pricing and delivery requirements
• Use corporate tools and business analytics about the customer to drive data‑based decisions about account opportunities and growth
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with product lines, operations and other internal stakeholders to provide customer‑centric solutions
• Lead technical presentations at customers’ forums and local technical associations
• Proactively work with factories to resolve technical issues while working with customers to resolve quality issues
• Assist the team to develop a coordinated sales effort while keeping management informed of market conditions
• Quote projects and negotiate accurate required pricing
• Obtain ongoing training on both functional and technical skills

What will make you successful:

• General knowledge of Eaton electrical product and service capabilities
• General knowledge of key customers and channel access to key customer organizations within sales territory
• Knowledge of sales process and value‑added sales techniques
• Experience with preparing sales proposals that meet customer expectations
• Contract management experience
• Negotiation skills; experience in using negotiation techniques to close orders
• Ability to put together a bill of material and pricing for moderate electrical systems applications
• Ability to build trust and relationships with various types of people
• Ability to anticipate and be proactive on customer needs
• Ability to learn and utilize digital tools and proprietary software
• Robust presentation, training and communications skills
• Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years in a technical or commercial field, an Associate’s degree with seven (7) years in a technical or commercial field or a high school diploma with nine (9) years in a 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

The compensation range for this full‑time position includes base pay and target sales performance incentive. This position has a target total compensation range of $123,750 – $181,500.

Base salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. 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.  for more detail:
Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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