Outside Sales Engineer

Overview Eaton’s ES AMER NAS division is currently seeking an Outside Sales Engineer. The primary function is to sell assigned product lines to targeted customers in the San Francisco Bay Area. A company car is provided. Responsibilities Provide sales and technical assistance to distributors, contractors, end users, and Electrical Group personnel. Ensure timely and accurate order entry and elevate quality issues to management. Collect, analyze, and utilize market intelligence on competitive products, customer needs, preferences, and buying habits. Support distributor inventories and inventory turns by recommending specific products and stocking levels. Provide necessary reports and surveys in a timely manner. Communicate with customers, warehouse, and plants to facilitate problem resolution. Interpret customer needs on plans and specifications. Plan promotional events and presentations with distributor personnel to promote Eaton’s position. Prepare and present bids and quotations to customers using company price and delivery guidelines while applying sound business judgment. Qualifications Required (Basic) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Minimum one (1) year of experience within the electrical industry. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now and in the future. Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license. Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Skills Time management, presentation, and planning skills. Knowledge of Eaton Electrical product and service capabilities. Understanding of the sales process using sales techniques; evidence of good customer relationships. Knowledge of Bidmanager and Vista. Understanding of market trends, industry issues, and competitors. Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills. Ability to leverage support personnel to meet customer and organizational needs. Compensation The compensation range for this full-time position includes base pay and target sales performance incentive. The target total compensation range is $102,000 - $148,800. Base salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Equal Opportunity 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. Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered under applicable laws. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr