Power Distribution Outside Sales Engineer – Detroit

Eaton Group; Lathrup Village (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Outside Sales Engineer role is based in Southfield, MI, serving the greater Detroit area with focus on power distribution for residential and light commercial markets. You will develop customer and channel partner relationships, interpret specifications, prepare bids, and collaborate with internal teams to provide customer-centric electrical solutions.

The position emphasizes technical sales activities, coordinating with product lines and distributors while targeting sales goals in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum (1) one year of experience in a technical or commercial field.
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• No relocation assistance will be provided for this role. Candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Southfield, MI.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with key customers and channel partners to develop long-term business prospects.
• Execute sales plans to meet performance targets and requirements.
• Review and interpret customer needs on plans and specifications.
• Prepare and present bids and quotations following company guidelines and sound business judgment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product lines, operations, and internal stakeholders to deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Monitor market conditions and competitive activities and communicate insights to product divisions.
• Provide technical support, planning, and quotation assistance to customers and distributors.
• Plan promotional events and presentations with distributor personnel to promote Eaton’s position and achieve sales goals.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Eaton’s Outside Sales Engineer role is based in Southfield, MI, serving the greater Detroit area with focus on power distribution for residential and light commercial markets. You will develop customer and channel partner relationships, interpret specifications, prepare bids, and collaborate with internal teams to provide customer-centric electrical solutions.

The position emphasizes technical sales activities, coordinating with product lines and distributors while targeting sales goals in a