Eaton’s North American Division is currently seeking a Distributor Sales Rep - OEM to join our team. This position is based at our Grapevine, TX location. Relocation assistance will be offered. Position Overview: The primary function of Distributor Sales Representative OEM is to manage the assigned channel to increase OEM sales in the Central Texas marketplace. Provide sales and product support to both distributors and internal personnel. This position will be responsible for directly interfacing with assigned distributors by providing a variety of sales support, administrative services, training, and stocking suggestions. It is required to identify and coordinate training needs, product promotion administration, product and price information as well as problem resolution in order to optimize Eaton electrical penetration and sales. The primary functions include but are not limited to: providing distributor support in the areas of product capabilities, claims and billing adjustments; achieving sales goals and executing sales plans within an assigned sales territory and/or accounts; utilizing established co-worker relationships with plants to accomplish the strategic plan; support total quality efforts by providing timely and accurate information for order entry, elevating quality issues to attention of management; collect, analyze, and utilize market intelligence regarding competitive products, customer needs, preference, and buying habits; and inventory and promotion management. 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: Interface with assigned distributors by providing a variety of sales support and administrative services Provide sales and technical assistance Conduct on-site training for distributors on new products, and Eaton processes Conduct local training and/or assisting in registration for Eaton University classes Identify and coordinate training needs, product promotion, administration, product and price information Support achievement of OEM sales goals and plans in the region T Train distributors on how to use internal programs such as Vista, Bidmanager, and CPA 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 sales, sales support or marketing experience within the electrical industry Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future Preferred Qualifications: Strong electrical industry and product knowledge Distribution knowledge and/or experience Strong product knowledge Customer service experience Position Criteria: Ability to learn/teach electronic/computer processes Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to resolve conflict effectively Ability to establish and build customer relationships within the market area Eaton electrical product, service, and market knowledge Possesses presentation, training and planning skills Strong technical aptitude Ability to travel up to 25% 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. We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters. Job: Sales Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: NAS North American Sales Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time