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Lead Sales Engineering

Yesterday Chandler, AZ

Eaton's North American Sales division is currently seeking a Lead Sales Engineer to join our team. This position is located in Chandler, AZ. Relocation assistance is available for candidates who reside outside a 50-mile radius of this location. This role will focus on electrical power distribution solutions for the commercial construction markets. This is a great opportunity for a driven sales professional who thrives independently, takes ownership of their territory and customers, and enjoys being part of a collaborative team.

What you'll do:

The primary function of the Lead Sales Engineer is to market and sell Eaton's products and services to obtain orders that are profitable to Eaton. The position is expected to achieve electrical distribution and engineering services solutions sales results. This will be expected in the geographic market region consistent with the expectations of seasoned sales professionals. The primary responsibility is to manage the assigned customer base, to increase sales in the local marketplace, application guidance and technical assistance to assigned customers. This position is expected to develop, grow, and maintain relationships with Eaton employees, specifiers, and customers including Eaton Authorized Distributors.

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The primary functions include: understanding Eaton's support structure available to sales, including EatonCare; understanding Eaton proprietary systems and software including Bidmanager and VISTA; applying technical knowledge for all products that are involved with the sales assignment; comprehension of project specifications and drawings; ability to gain confidence of customers and become a trusted source of information about Eaton offerings.

In this function you will:
• You will develop and execute sales plans to meet performance expectations and requirements
• You will quote projects and negotiate correct required pricing
• You will prepare sales presentations to create product understanding and awareness
• You will build relationships with key customers to enhance long-term business prospects
• You will work with factories to resolve technical issues while working with customers to resolve quality issues
• You will canvas the market to gain insight and adjust to ever changing pricing and delivery requirements
• You will assist the team to develop a coordinated sales effort while keeping management informed of market conditions
• You will obtain ongoing training on both functional and technical skills.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years of electrical industry 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Skills:

• Time management, presentation, and planning skills
• Knowledge of Eaton Electrical product and service capabilities
• Possesses an understanding of the sales process using sales techniques as evidenced by good customer relationships
• Knowledge of Bidmanager and Vista
• 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 target sales performance incentive. This position has a target total compensation range of $120,000.00 - $176,000.00.

Base 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 believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Chandler, AZ
Job ID: Eaton-54725Chandler
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-12-13T18:37:46

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)