Eaton’s North American Sales Division is currently seeking a Lead Sales Engineer to join our team. This is a hybrid-based position where candidates must reside within 50 miles of our Houston, TX location. Relocation assistance will be offered. Position Overview: The primary function of the Lead Sales Engineer within the Industrial Team is to sell assigned product lines to targeted customers in targeted market areas. This position will be responsible to achieve the assigned sales goal consistent with the expectations of a thoroughly seasoned professional sales engineer for the assigned product categories while under little supervision. 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: Develop and execute sales plans to meet performance expectations and requirements Quote projects and negotiate correct required pricing Prepare sales presentations to create product understanding and awareness Build relationships with key customers to enhance long-term business prospects Work with factories to resolve technical issues Canvas the market to gain insight and adjust to ever changing pricing and delivery requirements Assist the team to develop a coordinated sales effort while keeping management informed of market conditions Obtain ongoing training on both functional and technical skills 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 Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Minimum five (5) years of electrical industry sales/marketing and or engineering experience Possess and maintain a valid & unrestricted driver’s license Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Industrial sales experience Minimum two (2) years of control and drives products experience Low voltage and medium voltage switchgear experience Position Criteria: Possess excellent communication skills Ability to respond to a variety of challenging circumstances while continuing to demonstrate superior selling skills for important customer services and applications Electrical product knowledge Ability to provide technical solutions built around customer needs Skilled in time management Possess negotiating skills while understanding and using techniques needed to close orders Experience with preparing sales proposals that meet customer expectations Robust presentation, training and communications skills Experience utilizing value added selling techniques Strong work ethic, communications skills, competitiveness, willingness to learn and adept at building relationships Experience working with quotation software Ability to travel up to 25% We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. 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We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. 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Job: Sales Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: NAS North American Sales Job Level: Team Leader/Supervisor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time