Development Program: Technical Sales

Eaton Corporation; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technical Sales Leadership Development Program (TSLDP) at Eaton Corporation is a two-year rotational program in the Electrical Sector designed to develop future sales and business leaders. Through two one-year rotations, participants gain hands-on technical, commercial, and leadership experience while building expertise in Eaton's products, solutions, and customer-focused sales strategy.

Year One Rotation is in Asheville, NC with assignments such as Project Engineer, Technical Support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in engineering or business.
• GPA or academic performance not specified in detail; relocation flexibility noted.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year rotational program to develop sales and leadership skills.
• Gain hands-on technical, commercial, and leadership experience with Eaton products and solutions.
• Year One in Asheville, NC with designated technical assignments; Year Two as Inside Sales Engineer at a U.S. sales office.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Sales skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Program:

We make what matters work. You want to make an impact in the world. At Eaton, we’re solving some of the toughest challenges on the planet. Our Early Talent Programs open up an exciting world of opportunities for you to make a difference on a global scale. Your assignments are more than tasks and busy work; they're your chance to drive innovation in intelligent power management and shape the future of our company. You'll team up with seasoned leaders, gaining diverse experiences that'll drive you forward to define and reach your career goals.

What sets our Early Talent Programs apart:

• Personalized Program Experience: We’re committed to energizing your career and empowering your impact. No two participants share the same experience or set of responsibilities.
• Global Perspectives: Our Development Program spans diverse businesses and locations. Relocating to an endorsed Eaton site is a required part of the adventure, enhancing your learning and maximizing program benefits.
• Role Exploration: You'll explore various roles early on. These experiences allow you to build your functional expertise and leadership capabilities to maximize your potential for future roles.
• Strategic Networking: Collaborate with senior leaders with mentorship programs woven into your experience.
• In our Technical Sales Program: You will accelerate your career by gaining hands‑on product knowledge, getting exposure to regional market strategies, and developing essential customer service and sales skills.

Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The annual salary for this role is $82,000 a year. This position offers a one-time $6,000 signing bonus.

It’s time to make connections, get energized, and power ahead.

What you’ll do:

The Technical Sales Leadership Development Program (TSLDP) is a two-year rotational program within Eaton's Electrical Sector designed to develop future sales and business leaders. Through two one-year rotations, participants gain hands‑on technical, commercial, and leadership experience while building expertise in Eaton's products, solutions, and customer‑focused sales strategy. Structured training, mentorship, and real‑world assignments prepare participants to deliver value‑driven solutions to distributors, contractors, consultants, OEMs, and end customers while building strong relationships across Eaton's businesses and customer channels.

Year One Rotation (Asheville, NC)

Participants will complete one of the following technical assignments designed to build foundational product knowledge, customer understanding, and business expertise:

• Project Engineer/Coordinator – Project Management Organization
• Technical Support Engineer – Technical Resource Center
• OEM Account Engineer
• Critical Power & Digital Infrastructure (CPDI) Account Engineer

Year Two Rotation

Participants will transition into an Inside Sales Engineer role at an Eaton sales office located anywhere within the United States. In this customer‑facing assignment, participants will apply their technical knowledge and sales skills to support customers, develop solutions, drive business growth, and prepare for future sales leadership opportunities.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a graduation date before August 2027
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8
• 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.
• Minimum of one internship or co‑op experience or an equivalent of 3 months of work experience completed at the time of this application
• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community
• Ability to speak a second language
• Enrolled in an engineering or business degree from an accredited institution

Skills:

• The first assignment will be in Asheville, NC. The second assignment will be in a district sales office within the United States.
• This role may include travel (up to 25%) within a local region as determined by the Technical Sales assignment manager
• This role may require the employee to maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license