Eaton's North American Sales division is currently seeking an Outside Sales Engineer to join our team. This position is located in Louisville, TN. Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates outside of a 50-mile radius of this location. This role will focus on electrical distribution products within the residential and commercial markets. This office has established customers and has an experienced team that can provide mentorship. If you are a highly motivated sales professional looking for a new challenge in a vibrant city, apply today!

　　What you'll do:

　　The primary function of the Sales Engineer is to sell assigned product lines to targeted customers in targeted market areas. It will be an expectation to optimize sales volume, product mix and profit margin, while increasing sales in the marketplace. This position will need to coordinate sales for the assigned customer and distributor base. It has the responsibility to manage all aspects of the customer relationship, providing sales and technical assistance with distributors, customers, and end users.

　　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 can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.

　　In this function you will:

　　• Accurate and timely plan and specification interpretation, quotation, and technical support;

　　• Communicate with customers, warehouse, and plants to facilitate problem resolution;

　　• Collect, analyze, and utilize market intelligence regarding competitive products, customer needs, preferences, and buying habits;

　　• Review and interpret customer needs on plans and specifications;

　　• Provide facility timely solutions to customer issues by utilizing available resources or creating procedure for resolution;

　　• Be aware of and responsiveness to market conditions and competitive activities while communicating such information to product divisions;

　　• Plan promotional events and presentations with distributor personnel to promote Eaton's position, while developing a proven record of achieving assigned sales goals; and

　　• Prepare and present bids and quotations to customers using company price and delivery guidelines while using sound business judgment.

　　When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger

　　Qualifications:

　　• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

　　• Minimum one (1) year experience within the electrical industry

　　• Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship

　　• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license

　　Preferred qualifications:

　　• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

　　Skills:

　　• Knowledge of key customers within sales territories

　　• Time management, presentation, and planning skills

　　• Commands knowledge of Eaton Electrical product and service capabilities and can assemble standard offerings to meet customer needs with occasional internal oversight

　　• Possesses an understanding of the sales process using sales techniques as evidenced by good customer relationships

　　• Demonstrated and understanding of market trends, industry issues and knowledge of competitors

　　• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills

　　• Ability to leverage support personnel to meet customer and organizational needs

　　The compensation range for this full-time position includes base pay and sales incentive. This position has a total compensation range of $73,125.00 - $107,250.00.

　　Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

　　We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

　　Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

　　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. Click here 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.