Eaton Development Program: Technical Sales
Yesterday• Asheville, NC
About the Program:
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.
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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 $78,000 a year. This position offers a one-time $6,000 signing bonus.
What you'll do:
What you'll do:
The Technical Sales Development Program is within Eaton's Electrical Sector and incorporates field sales training with challenging product and leadership training. This 2-year rotational program consists of two 1-year rotations and will provide exposure to multiple sales roles across the U.S. Eaton sales offices. Participants will learn to sell electrical products and solutions, and bring value to distributors, contractors, consultants, and end customers.
Potential Assignments Include:
- Project Engineer, Project Management Organization
- Technical Support Engineer, Technical Resource Center
- OEM Account Engineer
- CPDI (Critical Power & Digital Infrastructure) Account Engineer
- Inside Sales Engineer
After completion of the program, your experience and newly acquired skills could lead you in a variety of leadership career paths within sales, manufacturing, or operations.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a graduation date before August 2026
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
Position Criteria:
- The first assignment will be in Asheville, NC. The second assignment will be in a district sales office within the United States. Locations include by are not limited to: Cleveland, OH; Chicago, IL; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO
- This role may include travel (up to 25%) within a local region as determined by the Technical Sales assignment manager
- This role may require the employee to maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license
Client-provided location(s): Asheville, NC
Job ID: Eaton-48690Arden
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-09-04T18:37:57
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)