District Sales Engineer

Eaton's ES AMER NAS division is currently seeking a District Sales Engineer to join our team. This is a home-based position where 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:**

Eaton's Bussmann Business has an immediate opening for a District Sales Engineer in the greater Houston/Beaumont market. This position is responsible for the attainment of sales objectives in the assigned geographic territory. The objectives are achieved by the promotion and development of existing and expanded products and markets.

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:**

+ Have responsibility for the sales of division products to original equipment manufacturers and through distributors to various end customers; maintains contact with management of key accounts located within the assigned territory

+ Implement promotional programs with the following users and buying influences: distributors, institutional users, original equipment manufacturers, utilities, architects and consulting engineers, insurance companies, contractors, inspectors, industrial users, schools and universities, commercial users, trade & industry organizations and governmental agencies

+ Provide appropriate technical assistance, regarding application of Division's products to buying accounts, users and industry influences

+ Develop and recommend sales plans, forecasts and objectives for assigned accounts in support of long and short-term sales objectives; collect and supply information to enable management to establish sales goals and objectives

+ Assist buying accounts in a wide variety of customer service activities to ensure continuing satisfaction with the division and its products

+ Assist in the training and development of less experienced sales engineers/representatives, as necessary

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 with minimum five (5) years of experience in sales, marketing, application engineering, or product engineering position or minimum nine (9) years of experience with a high school diploma

+ Possess a valid driver's license

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution

+ Minimum three (3) years of experience within the electrical industry

+ Experience working with OEM's, industrial, construction and commercial sales channels

**Skills:**

**Position Criteria:**

+ Possess excellent communication skills

+ Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

+ Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook

+ Ability to travel up to 25%

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 $116,250 - $170,500.

Base salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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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.

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