Lead Outside Sales Engineer
Eaton Plc, Appleton, WI, United States
Lead Outside Sales Engineer
Eaton's ES AMER NAS division is currently seeking a Lead Outside Sales Engineer. This is a hybrid-based position and candidates for this role must reside within 50 miles of our Appleton, WI location to be considered for the position. What You'll Do:
Position Overview:
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. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potentialand where you can help us reach ours. In this function you will:
Develop and execute sales plans to meet performance expectations and requirements
Quote projects and negotiate correct required pricing
Prepare sales presentations to create product understanding and awareness
Build relationships with key customers and distribution partners to enhance long-term business prospects
Work with factories to resolve technical issues while working with customers to resolve quality issues
Canvas the market to gain insight and adjust to ever changing pricing and delivery requirements
Assist the team to develop a coordinated sales effort while keeping management informed of market conditions
Obtain ongoing training on both functional and technical skills When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we
as individuals and as a company
are stronger. Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum five (5) years of electrical industry sales/marketing and/or electrical engineering experience
Possess a valid driver's license
No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Appleton, WI to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Skills:
Position Criteria:
Possess excellent communication skills
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
Ability to respond to a variety of circumstances while continuing to demonstrate superior selling skills for important customer services and applications
Electrical product knowledge
Ability to provide technical solutions built around customer needs
Skilled in time management
Possess negotiating skills while understanding and using techniques needed to close orders
Experience with preparing sales proposals that meet customer expectations
Robust presentation, training and communications skills
Experience utilizing value-added selling techniques
Strong work ethic, communications skills, competitiveness, willingness to learn and adept at building relationships
Experience working with Bidmanager and Vista
Ability to travel up to 25%
Eaton's ES AMER NAS division is currently seeking a Lead Outside Sales Engineer. This is a hybrid-based position and candidates for this role must reside within 50 miles of our Appleton, WI location to be considered for the position. What You'll Do:
Position Overview:
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. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potentialand where you can help us reach ours. In this function you will:
Develop and execute sales plans to meet performance expectations and requirements
Quote projects and negotiate correct required pricing
Prepare sales presentations to create product understanding and awareness
Build relationships with key customers and distribution partners to enhance long-term business prospects
Work with factories to resolve technical issues while working with customers to resolve quality issues
Canvas the market to gain insight and adjust to ever changing pricing and delivery requirements
Assist the team to develop a coordinated sales effort while keeping management informed of market conditions
Obtain ongoing training on both functional and technical skills When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we
as individuals and as a company
are stronger. Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum five (5) years of electrical industry sales/marketing and/or electrical engineering experience
Possess a valid driver's license
No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Appleton, WI to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Skills:
Position Criteria:
Possess excellent communication skills
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
Ability to respond to a variety of circumstances while continuing to demonstrate superior selling skills for important customer services and applications
Electrical product knowledge
Ability to provide technical solutions built around customer needs
Skilled in time management
Possess negotiating skills while understanding and using techniques needed to close orders
Experience with preparing sales proposals that meet customer expectations
Robust presentation, training and communications skills
Experience utilizing value-added selling techniques
Strong work ethic, communications skills, competitiveness, willingness to learn and adept at building relationships
Experience working with Bidmanager and Vista
Ability to travel up to 25%