Inside Sales Representative

Eaton Corporation; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 84,700 - 124,300; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking an Inside Sales Representative for its Sandston, VA location, focusing on Power Distribution solutions. You will build relationships with key customers and channel partners while executing sales strategies and supporting Eaton’s Electrical Sector offerings.

The role provides exposure to quoting, technical support, market analysis, promotional activities, and cross‑functional collaboration, with compensation including base pay and incentives that reflect market norms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute.
• Minimum one year of work experience.
• No immigration sponsorship for this position.
• Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Sandston, VA.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with key customers and channel partners.
• Execute sales plans to meet performance expectations.
• Review and interpret customer needs on plans and specifications.
• Prepare and present bids and quotations per company guidelines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to provide customer-centric solutions.
• Monitor market conditions and communicate competitive activity.
• Assist teammates inChannel training on Eaton products and tools.
• Provide planning, quotation, and technical support in a timely manner.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales planning

Customer needs analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Eaton’s North American Sales Division is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to join its team in Sandston, VA, with a focus on Power Distribution solutions. This exciting opportunity offers the ability to build relationships with key customers and channel partners while executing sales strategies and supporting Eaton’s Electrical Sector solutions. The role provides exposure to quoting, technical support, market analysis, promotional activities, and cross-functional collaboration.

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 relationships with key customers and channel partners to enhance long-term business prospects
• Execute sales plans to meet performance expectations and requirements
• Review and interpret customer needs on plans and specifications
• Prepare and present bids and quotations to customers using company price and delivery guidelines while using sound business judgment
• Collaborate cross functionally with product lines, operations, and other internal stakeholders to provide customer centric solutions
• Be aware of and responsive to market conditions and competitive activities while communicating such information to product divisions
• Assist teammates on training Channel on Eaton Products and Electronic Tools
• Provide accurate and timely planning and specification interpretation, quotation, and technical support
• Plan promotional events and presentations with distributor personnel to promote Eaton’s position, while developing a proven record of achieving assigned sales goals

What will make you successful?

• General knowledge of Eaton Electrical product and service capabilities
• Ability to build trust and relationships with various types of people
• Ability to anticipate and be proactive on customer needs
• Ability to leverage internal stakeholders to meet customer and organizational needs
• Ability to learn and utilize digital tools and proprietary software
• Technical problem-solving, communication, customer service, time management, presentation, planning, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of sales processes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute
• Minimum one year of work experience
• 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 assistance will be provided for this role. Candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Sandston, VA.
• Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

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 $84,700 - $124,300.

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

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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 County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

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.