Executive Outside Sales Engineer

Eaton; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 143,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s North America Sales division seeks an Executive Outside Sales Engineer within 50 miles of Oklahoma City, OK. The role focuses on marketing and selling Eaton’s electrical distribution and controls products, managing a customer base, and growing local sales with engineering support.

Responsibilities include developing sales plans, negotiating pricing, and presenting products to customers. Travel up to 10% of the time, with a compensation range disclosed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum seven (7) years of electrical industry sales experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for this position and no relocation benefit is offered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales plans to meet performance expectations.
• Quote projects and negotiate pricing.
• Prepare sales presentations to create product understanding and awareness.
• Build relationships with key customers for long-term prospects.
• Coordinate with factories to resolve technical issues and address quality concerns.
• Canvas the market to anticipate pricing and delivery changes.
• Assist team in developing a coordinated sales effort and inform management of market conditions.
• Receive ongoing training on functional and technical skills.

Skills

Sales experience

Electrical industry

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Eaton’s North America Sales division is currently seeking a Executive Outside Sales Engineer within 50 miles of Oklahoma City, OK.

What You’ll Do

The primary function of the Executive Sales Engineer for Commercial Construction 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 controls 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, customer, and influencers including Eaton Authorized Distributors.

The primary functions include:

• You will develop and execute sales plans to meet performance expectations and requirements
• You will quote projects and negotiate correct required pricing
• You will prepare sales presentations to create product understanding and awareness
• You will build relationships with key customers to enhance long-term business prospects
• You will work with factories to resolve technical issues while working with customers to resolve quality issues
• You will canvas the market to gain insight and adjust to ever changing pricing and delivery requirements
• You will assist the team to develop a coordinated sales effort while keeping management informed of market conditions
• You will obtain ongoing training on both functional and technical skills.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum seven (7) years of electrical industry sales experience
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license
• Ability to travel 10% of the time
• 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.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Oklahoma City, OK will 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 or technical sales

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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 $143,250 - $210,100

Base salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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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.