Senior Sales Engineer-Grand Rapids, MI

Description:Eaton's Electrical Global Sales and Marketing division has an immediate opening in Grand Rapids, MI for a Senior Sales Engineer focusing on the Residential and Light Commercial Markets. Under general functional direction, achieve electrical distribution and power control solutions sales results in the Grand Rapids market consistent with the expectations of a highly seasoned sales professional with a demonstrated company reputation as a top performer in the function. Typical responsibilites: Develop and execute the sales plan to meet performance expectations and requirements. Prepare sales presentations to create product understanding and awareness. Build relationships with key customers to enhance long term business prospects. Prepare sales proposals based on customer needs and expectations. Administer all phases of sales process to insure effective and timely customer service and response. Sell assigned product platforms to targeted customers in designated geography or industry with the objective of optimizing sales volume, product mix, and profit margin. Incumbent must have demonstrated superior selling skills for important customer services and applications and under a variety of challenging circumstances. If interested, please apply online at www.eatonjobs.com indicating salary requirements/history. No phone calls or 3rd party vendors please.Qualifications:Five years of progressive sales engineering experience. BS degree required, preferably in electrical or mechanical engineering. Important aspects of the position include: product knowledge, time management, presentation/training skills, market/competition knowledge, negotiating skills, planning skills, value added selling, leadership, teamwork, interpersonal skills and communications skills.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceJob Location: Grand Rapids, MIJob Number: 27574BRCompany URL: http://www.eaton.com/careersCompany Profile:Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2007 sales of $13.0 billion. Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 64,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 140 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com Eaton Benefits Company: www.eaton.com Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49502 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Engineering Relevant Work Experience: 5+ to 7 Years Job Number: 27574BR.1072