Lead Outside Sales Engineer - Hybrid (Indy Area)

Eaton Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation seeks a Lead Outside Sales Engineer for a hybrid role near Indianapolis, IN. You will build relationships with customers and channel partners, execute sales plans, and provide technical support while collaborating with product lines and operations.

You will interpret customer needs, prepare bids, and drive market intelligence to achieve sales goals. A valid driver’s license and work authorization in the U.S. are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years in a technical or commercial field.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of Indianapolis, IN will be considered.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collect, analyze, and utilize market intelligence regarding competitive products, customer needs, preferences and buying habits to drive data-based decisions.
• 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.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales planning

Customer needs interpretation

Bid preparation

Cross-functional collaboration

Market intelligence

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Presentation skills

Sales processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or commercial field

Job description

Eaton Corporation seeks a Lead Outside Sales Engineer for a hybrid role near Indianapolis, IN. You will build relationships with customers and channel partners, execute sales plans, and provide technical support while collaborating with product lines and operations.

You will interpret customer needs, prepare bids, and drive market intelligence to achieve sales goals. A valid driver’s license and work authorization in the U.S. are required.