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Senior Sales Engineer, Japan

6 days ago Tokyo, Japan

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets.

What you'll do:

  • The key responsibility of the position is to increase the revenue of division products covering Japan region.
  • The objectives are achieved by the promotion of division products to OEM and utilities via distribution or directly to various end customers within the assigned territories.
  • Responsible for the attainment of sales objectives in the assigned territories
  • Sales Planning and Forecasting - Develop and recommend annual sales plan, forecasts, and objectives for assigned territories. Collect and supply pertinent information to Sales Manager
  • Sales Efforts and Controls - Analyzes sales levels and trends, and initiates appropriate action to ensure attainment of long and short-term objectives for the division.
  • Market and Product Liaison - Provide data to regional/divisional/international management on business product trends, technology trends, and competitive situations. Recommend new, modified, or expanded products or markets.
  • Technical Assistance - Ensures that appropriate technical assistance (including the training of customers) regarding the application of Division products is available to strategic sales channel or OEMs
  • Perform duties as requested and assigned, such as:

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- New applications and opportunities research in assigned market
- Design-win in key OEM and utilities accounts
- Coordinate the promotion for new product launch.
- Work with Product Managers and FAE team to give Japan customers and trading partners the technical supports.
Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred or related
  • Minimum of 5 years Sales engineer experience
  • 5+ years' related experiences in sales or related role within the industry (electrical equipment)
  • Working knowledge of local codes/standards is imperative.
  • Knowledge of circuit protection/fuses
  • Knowledge of Codes and Standards
  • Fluent in written and oral English
  • Initiative and positive
  • Work under pressure

At Eaton, we don't just want to offer you a job, but a journey and experience. Our goal is to give you the space to find that sweet spot where your passion meets purpose.

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Client-provided location(s): Tokyo, Japan
Job ID: Eaton-58631Tokyo
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-03-05T18:43:57

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)