Senior Sales Engineer
Eaton's North American Sales division is currently seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to join our team. This position is located in Reno, NV and will focus on power distribution solutions for the residential, commercial, and industrial markets. This exciting opportunity provides responsibility for driving sales of electrical distribution and engineering services solutions while managing a defined customer base. It focuses on applying technical knowledge, leveraging proprietary tools, and building relationships to influence product understanding and awareness.
Join Our Team: Making a Difference at Eaton
Are you passionate about working for a company that not only delivers cutting-edge solutions but also prioritizes ethical practices and environmental impact? At Eaton, we're on a mission to power the world around us while leaving a positive footprint.
Who we are: Eaton's Electrical Sector is a global leader in providing innovative electrical solutions. We power the world around us, including our homes, schools, hospitals, retail stores, factories, data centers, and more.
Our commitment: We're not just about business; we're about making a difference. Our team is dedicated to improving lives and safeguarding the environment through our products and services.
What you'll do:
- Build relationships with key customers and channel partners to enhance long-term business prospects
- Execute sales plans to meet performance expectations and requirements
- Review and interpret customer needs on plans and specifications
- Prepare and present bids and quotations to customers using company price and delivery guidelines while using sound business judgment
- Collaborate cross functionally with product lines, operations, and other internal stakeholders to provide customer centric solutions
- Be aware of and responsive to market conditions and competitive activities while communicating such information to product divisions
- Assist teammates on training Channel on Eaton Products and Electronic Tools
- Collect, analyze, and utilize market intelligence regarding competitive products, customer needs, preferences, and buying habits to drive data based decisions
- Provide accurate and timely planning and specification interpretation, quotation, and technical support
- Plan promotional events and presentations with distributor personnel to promote Eaton's position, while developing a proven record of achieving assigned sales goals
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What will make you successful?
- General knowledge of Eaton Electrical product and service capabilities
- Ability to build trust and relationships with various types of people
- Ability to anticipate and be proactive on customer needs
- Ability to leverage internal stakeholders to meet customer and organizational needs
- Ability to learn and utilize digital tools and proprietary software
- Technical problem-solving, communication, customer service, time management, presentation, planning, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Understanding of sales processes
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 3 years in a technical or commercial field, Associates degree with 5 years in a technical or commercial field, or a high school diploma with 7 years in the technical or commercial field will be considered.
- 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.
- Possess a valid and unrestrictive driver's license
The compensation range for this full-time position includes base pay and sales incentive. This position has a total compensation range of $107,500 - $157,500.
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.
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)