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Lead Sales Engineer - Industrial, West Region

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Eaton logoEaton · Renton, WA
Full-timeOn-site1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
Cross-functional CollaborationLeadershipNegotiation
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Requirements

  • Required (Basic) Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum five (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.
  • Up to 25% of travel
  • All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
  • 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 $123,750 - 218,400.
  • Base salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
  • 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 C

Additional Information

Eaton's North American Sales Division is currently seeking a Lead Sales Engineer - Industrial, to join its West Region team. This position can be based in one of the following locations: Pleasanton, CA; Tukwila, WA; or Boise, ID. Relocation assistance is available for candidates who reside outside a 50-mile radius of their assigned location.This exciting opportunity provides the chance to own key customer relationships while delivering technical and commercial solutions across the industrial market. The role combines sales strategy, technical presentations, and cross-functional collaboration in a regional leadership capacity. 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 will you do? - Build and own relationships with key customers and channel partners to enhance long-term business prospects - Learn and understand business models to better own, develop and execute sales plans to meet performance expectations and requirements - Collaborate and leverage Channel to execute on business objectives - Canvas the market to gain insight and adjust to ever changing pricing and delivery requirements - Use corporate tools and business analytics about the customer to drive data-based decisions about account opportunities and growth - Collaborate cross functionally with product lines, operations and other internal stakeholders to provide customer centric solutions - Lead technical presentations at customer's forums and local technical associations - Proactively work with factories to resolve technical issues while working with customers to resolve quality issues - Assist the team to develop a coordinated sales effort while keeping management informed of market conditions - Quote projects and negotiate accurate required pricing - Obtain ongoing training on both functional and technical skills What will make you successful? - General knowledge of Eaton Electrical product and service capabilities - General knowledge of key customers and channel access to key customer organizations within sales territory - Knowledge of sales process and value-added sales techniques - Experience with preparing sales proposals that meet customer expectations - Contract management experience - Negotiation skills; experience in using negotiation techniques to close orders - Ability to put together a bill of material and pricing for moderate electrical systems applications - Ability to build trust and relationships with various types of people - Ability to anticipate and be proactive on customer needs - Ability to learn and utilize digital tools and proprietary software - Robust presentation, training, and communications skills


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