Hybrid Area Sales Manager: Electrical Distribution Growth

Eaton Group; Glendale Heights (IL); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking an Area Sales Manager for the NAS region, based in Glendale Heights, IL with hybrid work options. The role leads a sales team and distributor channel to grow sales, market share, and channel development across assigned markets.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in electrical industry sales/engineering, plus a valid driver’s license. Relocation assistance is offered for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum seven (7) years electrical industry sales/marketing and/or engineering experience.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage key customers within assigned markets to achieve district results.
• Provide leadership and development to a sales team and distributor channel.
• Drive growth in sales, market share, and channel development; manage price obtainment.
• Create account strategies, monthly performance reporting, and collaboration with division support personnel.
• Talent acquisition and development within the area as a key focus.

Skills

Communication skills

US work authorization

People management

Sales leadership

Sales channel management

Product and distribution knowledge

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Eaton is seeking an Area Sales Manager for the NAS region, based in Glendale Heights, IL with hybrid work options. The role leads a sales team and distributor channel to grow sales, market share, and channel development across assigned markets.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in electrical industry sales/engineering, plus a valid driver’s license. Relocation assistance is offered for eligible candidates.