Job Information
Eaton Corporation Inside Sales Engineer in Houston, Texas
Eaton’s ES AMER NAS division is currently seeking an Inside Sales Engineer. This is a hybrid-based position and candidates for this role must reside within 50 miles of our Houston, TX location to be considered for this position. Relocation assistance will be offered for successful applicants who live outside of this location.
What you’ll do:
Position Overview:
The primary function of an Inside Sales Engineer (ISE) role will be to support management, outside sales engineers and internal/external customers in providing effective solutions to challenging problems involving technical, service and commercial issues in the Eaton Electrical Sales Division. Responsibilities include but are not limited to closing orders based upon expertise developed in selling skills and technical knowledge, selling abilities to position Eaton Electrical into preferred position in market and customer activity, providing technical knowledge regarding products/services, negotiating & pricing projects. This role also sells assigned product lines to targeted customers in designated geography or industry with the objective of optimizing sales volume, product mix, and profit margin. The ISE provides technical product support for distributors and other duties that may be assigned by the Area Sales Manager.
Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.
In this function you will:
Coordinate pricing quotes with the field sales team, pricing department and product managers
Review and interpret customer needs on plans and specifications; determine the minimum bill of material, most competitive price level and shipment cycle within the market segment pertaining to each specific negotiation
Proactively facilitate timely solutions to customer issues by utilizing available resources or creating procedures for resolution
Coordinate warranty and non-warranty repairs and returns, which include shipping issues or service requests
Project manage small to medium projects on as needed basis
Establish and maintain the highest possible commercial relations with present and potential customers (internal and external) by effectively employing the highest level of skills with regard to the art of salesmanship, application engineering, product knowledge, knowledge of customers business and organization and knowledge of Eaton product lines strategic plans for sales growth
When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum one (1) year of work experience
Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution
Experience managing sales related projects
Experience working with industrial distribution partners
Experience with sales target/lead generation
Experience with providing presentations and training to both internal and external teams
Skills:
Position Criteria:
Possess excellent communication skills
Ability to analyze sales data and provide recommendations to outside sales engineers
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to formalize project quotations from limited request information and to recognize and clarify missing or inaccurate information
Ability to travel up to 10%
The compensation range for this full-time position includes base pay and sales incentive. This position has a total compensation range of $70,180 - $102,850.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. 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.
Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here (https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/careers/US%20Benefits%20updated%2010.24.22.pdf) for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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.