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This position will be based in our Southfield, MI office and will cover the greater Detroit area, with a focus on power distribution solutions for the residential and light commercial markets. This exciting opportunity includes responsibility for executing sales plans, developing key customer and channel partner relationships, and supporting technical sales activities within Eaton's Electrical Sector. The role combines customer engagement, specification interpretation, quotation support, distributor development, and collaboration with multiple internal teams.\nJoin Our Team: Making a Difference at Eaton\nAre you passionate about working for a company that not only delivers cutting-edge solutions but also prioritizes ethical practices and environmental impact? At Eaton, we’re on a mission to power the world around us while leaving a positive footprint.\nWho we are: Eaton’s Electrical Sector is a global leader in providing innovative electrical solutions. We power the world around us, including our homes, schools, hospitals, retail stores, factories, data centers, and more.\nOur commitment: We’re not just about business; we’re about making a difference. Our team is dedicated to improving lives and safeguarding the environment through our products and services.\nWhat will you do?\nBuild relationships with key customers and channel partners to enhance long-term business prospects\nExecute sales plans to meet performance expectations and requirements\nReview and interpret customer needs on plans and specifications\nPrepare and present bids and quotations to customers using company price and delivery guidelines while using sound business judgment\nCollaborate cross functionally with product lines, operations, and other internal stakeholders to provide customer centric solutions\nBe aware of and responsive to market conditions and competitive activities while communicating such information to product divisions\nAssist teammates on training Channel on Eaton Products and Electronic Tools\nProvide accurate and timely planning and specification interpretation, quotation, and technical support\nPlan promotional events and presentations with distributor personnel to promote Eaton’s position, while developing a proven record of achieving assigned sales goals\nWhat will make you successful?\nGeneral knowledge of Eaton Electrical product and service capabilities\nAbility to build trust and relationships with various types of people\nAbility to anticipate and be proactive on customer needs\nAbility to leverage internal stakeholders to meet customer and organizational needs\nAbility to learn and utilize digital tools and proprietary software\nTechnical problem-solving, communication, customer service, time management, presentation, planning, interpersonal and teamwork skills.\nUnderstanding of sales processes\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree from an accredited institution\nMinimum (1) one year of experience in a technical or commercial field\nPossess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license\nNo relocation assistance will be provided for this role. Candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Southfield, MI. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation\nEaton 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.\nAll positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.\nThe compensation range for this full-time position includes base pay and target sales performance incentive. This position has a target total compensation range of $85,200 - $124,800.\nBase salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nWe 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.\nEaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.\nYou do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.\nTo 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.\nWe 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 for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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