Senior Outside Sales Engineer (Hybrid) – Electrical

Eaton Corporation; Parma (OH); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Lead Outside Sales Engineer for a hybrid role based near Parma, Ohio, within 50 miles. The position emphasizes building relationships with customers and channel partners, executing sales plans, and delivering customer-centric solutions across Eaton’s electrical product lines.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 5 years in a technical or commercial field, strong communication, and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with five years in a technical or commercial field.
• Strong knowledge of Eaton electrical product and service capabilities.
• Ability to learn and utilize digital tools and proprietary software.

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
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Parma, OH will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Skills

Relationship building

Customer needs anticipation

Internal collaboration

Digital tools

Technical problem-solving

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Presentation

Planning

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Lead Outside Sales Engineer for a hybrid role based near Parma, Ohio, within 50 miles. The position emphasizes building relationships with customers and channel partners, executing sales plans, and delivering customer-centric solutions across Eaton’s electrical product lines.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 5 years in a technical or commercial field, strong communication, and strategic thinking.