Senior Field Sales Engineer, Electronics

Eaton; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 107,500 - 157,500; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's Electronics Division in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Senior Field Sales Engineer to drive demand creation and design-in Eaton Electronics solutions with OEM/EMS accounts across Minnesota and nearby states.

The role requires a technical sales background, a bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in electronics sales, and the ability to travel up to 75%. You will partner with regional sales leadership to grow share in a dynamic global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Electronics sales and technical selling.
• Possess valid driver’s license.
• No relocation assistance; reside within 100 miles of Minneapolis, MN.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for this position.

Responsibilities

• Design in Eaton Electronics solutions and increase Eaton share in the marketplace.
• You will be assigned a territory based on significance to the company and their strategic accounts.
• Partner with regional sales director and regional sales manager for strategic direction.
• Spend the majority of time at key accounts (within driving range).
• Independently develop and implement action plans targeted at YoY growth and agreed performance levels.
• Provide recommendations to management on potential challenges with proactive sales calls.

Skills

Self-driven

Accountable

Passionate

Charismatic communicator

Problem solver

Travel up to 75%

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Engineering degree

Job description

Eaton’s Electronics Division is seeking a Senior Field Sales Engineer to join our team. This role is based in the Minneapolis, MN area and covers Minnesota and surrounding states, focusing on electronics sales. If you’re a motivated sales professional looking to grow your career within a dynamic global organization that offers advancement opportunities.

What You’ll Do

The primary function of Technical Sales Engineer is to drive demand creation and share gain at the OEM and EMS accounts. Demonstrate strong technical knowledge and ability to design-in Eaton Electronics solutions. This position will be responsible for directly interfacing with OEM's and EMS's within the Americas in their assigned territory and strategic accounts.

Job Responsibilities

• Design in Eaton Electronics solutions and increase Eaton share in the marketplace
• You will be assigned a territory based on significance to the company and their strategic accounts
• You will partner with regional sales director and regional sales manager for strategic direction
• You will spend the majority of your time at key accounts (within driving range)
• You will independently develop and implements action plans targeted at YOY growth and agreed performance levels.
• You will make recommendations to management regarding potential challenges or issues on a case-by-case basis, offering solutions and pro-actively scheduling sales calls

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Electronics sales and technical selling
• Possess valid driver's license
• No relocation assistance will be provided for this role. Candidates must currently reside within 100 miles of Minneapolis, MN. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 5 years of experience in Electronics sales and technical selling
• 5 years of experience in an outside sales or field application role

Technical Knowledge

Electronics circuitry, design and application experience

Skills

Self-driven, accountable, passionate, Charismatic communicator, Problem solver

Able to Travel up to 75%

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 $107,500 - $157,500.

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.

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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.

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Benefits

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families.

• various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits
• several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work

Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.