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This position offers a chance to shape regional growth and be a trusted advisor in power management.Compensation / BenefitsHealth and welfare benefitsRetirement benefitsPaid time off and other leave optionsRemote work considerations for a remote roleTraining and professional development opportunitiesResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute sales plans to meet growth objectivesQuote projects and negotiate pricing strategies for profitable growthPrepare and deliver sales presentations to raise product awarenessBuild and maintain relationships with key customers for long-term successCoordinate with factories to resolve technical issues and address quality concernsResearch market conditions and adapt pricing, competition, and delivery strategiesSupport a coordinated team sales effort and inform leadership of market conditionsParticipate in ongoing functional and technical training and professional developmentKey requirementsBachelor's degree from an accredited institutionMinimum five (5) years of electrical industry sales experiencePossess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's licenseNo immigration sponsorship for this role; candidates must reside within 75 miles of Eugene, ORActive Duty Military candidates exempt from geographic restrictionNegotiationRelationship-buildingPresentation and communicationStrong electrical product knowledgeAbility to develop customer-focused technical solutionsUnderstanding of project specifications and drawings","company":"Eaton","rawCompany":"eaton","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-26T13:44:10.219Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-2022.00","title":"Sales Managers","slug":"sales-managers"},{"code":"41-9031.00","title":"Sales Engineers","slug":"sales-engineers"},{"code":"41-3091.00","title":"Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel","slug":"sales-representatives-of-services-except-advertising-insurance-financial-services-and-travel"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"423610","title":"Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"electrical-apparatus-and-equipment-wiring-supplies-and-related-equipment-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"238210","title":"Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors","slug":"electrical-contractors-and-other-wiring-installation-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Sales Engineer","description":"OverviewIn this role you will drive profitable growth for Eaton's electrical distribution and engineering services portfolio by combining technical expertise with consultative selling. 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