Technical Sales Leadership Development Program

Eaton; Highland (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is launching the Technical Sales Leadership Development Program (TSLDP), a two-year rotational path to grow future leaders in the Electrical Sector. You will rotate between marketing and inside sales engineering roles, building technical and commercial expertise.

Based in Highland, IL with a second year in Houston, TX, you will gain hands-on product knowledge, regional market exposure, and customer-service skills while advancing toward sales leadership opportunities at Eaton.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with graduation date before January 2027 (February starters) or June 2027 (July starters).
• Minimum GPA 2.8.
• At least one internship or 3 months of work experience by application.
• Willing to relocate within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Participate in two 1-year rotations in Highland, IL and Houston, TX.
• Develop sales and technical skills through structured rotations and mentorship.
• Build value-driven solutions for distributors, contractors, consultants, OEMs, and end customers.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Teamwork

Second language

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Additional Information:We make what matters work.You want to make an impact in the world. At Eaton, we’re solving some of the toughest challenges on the planet. Our Early Talent Programs open up an exciting world of opportunities for you to make a difference on a global scale. Your assignments are more than tasks and busy work; they're your chance to drive innovation in intelligent power management and shape the future of our company. You'll team up with seasoned leaders, gaining diverse experiences that'll drive you forward to define and reach your career goals.What sets our Early Talent Programs apart:• Personalized Program Experience: We’re committed to energizing your career and empowering your impact. No two participants share the same experience or set of responsibilities.• Role Exploration : You'll explore various roles early on. These experiences allow you to build your functional expertise and leadership capabilities to maximize your potential for future roles.• Strategic Networking: Collaborate with senior leaders with mentorship programs woven into your experience.• In our Technical Sales Program: You will accelerate your career by gaining hands-on product knowledge, getting exposure to regional market strategies, and developing essential customer service and sales skills.It’s time to make connections, get energized, and power ahead.Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The annual salary for this role is $82,000 a year. This position offers a one-time $6,000 signing bonus.What you’ll do:The Technical Sales Leadership Development Program (TSLDP) is a premier two-year rotational program within Eaton's Electrical Sector designed to develop future sales and business leaders. Participants gain hands-on experience through a combination of technical, commercial, and development opportunities while building a strong foundation in Eaton's products, solutions, and customer-focused sales strategy.The program consists of two one-year rotations that provide exposure to key technical and sales functions. Participants will develop the skills needed to deliver value-driven solutions to distributors, contractors, consultants, OEMs, and end customers while building relationships across Eaton's businesses and customer channels.Through structured training, mentorship, and real-world assignments, participants will strengthen their technical expertise, business acumen, leadership capabilities, and sales effectiveness, preparing them for long-term success within Eaton's Electrical Sector.Year One Rotations (all located in Highland, IL)During their first year, participants will complete two six-month assignments withing the marketing organization, gaining foundational process knowledge, customer insights, and business expertise through the following rotations:• Regional Pricing and Pricing Operations – Pricing Team• Commercial Marketing Specialist – Marketing TeamYear Two Rotation (all located in Houston, TX)Participants will transition into an Inside Sales Engineer role at GEIS’s Houston Sales Office. In this customer-facing assignment, participants will apply their technical knowledge and sales skills to support customers, develop solutions, drive business growth, and prepare for future sales leadership opportunities.Qualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a graduation date before January 2027 for February starters or June 2027 for July starters• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8• 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.• Minimum of one internship or co-op experience or an equivalent of 3 months of work experience completed at the time of this application• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United StatesPreferred Qualifications:• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community• Ability to speak a second language• Enrolled in an engineering or business degree from an accredited institutionSkills:Position Criteria:• The first assignment will be in Highland, IL. The second assignment will be in Houston, TX.• This role may include travel (up to 10%) within a local region as determined by the Technical Sales assignment manager• This role may require the employee to maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license