Senior Field Sales Engineer - Electrical Solutions

Eaton Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 107,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Senior Outside Sales Engineer for the Houston, TX area within a 50‑mile radius. You will sell assigned product lines to targeted customers and coordinate with distributors, end users, and specifiers, managing the full customer relationship with a focus on growth and profitability.

The role requires technical sales expertise, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 10% to support distributors, customers, and field engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum three (3) years of electrical industry experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.
• No immigration sponsorship or relocation benefits offered; candidates within 50 miles of Houston, TX will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan, interpret, quote and provide technical support accurately and timely.
• Communicate with customers, distributors, and plants to resolve issues.
• Collect and use market intelligence on competitors and customer needs.
• Review customer plans and specifications to identify solutions.
• Provide timely solutions to customer issues using available resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Sales knowledge

Time management

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Customer relationships

Market awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Bidmanager

Vista

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Senior Outside Sales Engineer for the Houston, TX area within a 50‑mile radius. You will sell assigned product lines to targeted customers and coordinate with distributors, end users, and specifiers, managing the full customer relationship with a focus on growth and profitability.

The role requires technical sales expertise, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 10% to support distributors, customers, and field engineers.