Eaton’s North American Sales Division is currently seeking a Senior Distributor Sales Representative to join our team. This position is based at our Louisville, KY location. Relocation assistance will be provided. Position Overview: The Distributor Sales Representative is responsible for managing the assigned customer base to increase sales in the local marketplace and provide sales and technical assistance to distributors and internal personnel. In this role, you will be responsible for directly interfacing with assigned distributors by providing a variety of sales support and administrative services in inventory 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: 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 Provide customer support in the areas of product capabilities, claims and billing adjustments You will achieve sales goals and executing sales plans within an assigned sales territory and/or accounts Utilize 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 Interface with assigned distributors by providing a variety of sales support and administrative services in inventory management Train distributors on new products, e-commerce, and Eaton processes while evaluating distributor training needs Conduct local training and/or assisting in registration for Eaton University classes Manage and leverage commitments/Co-op Program while maintaining or creating a point of purchase for distributor counter areas Train distributors on how to use internal programs such as Vista, Bidmanager, and the Commitments program 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 1 year of sales, sales support, marketing or engineering experience within the electrical industry Relocation assistance will be provided 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 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 Self-starter Flexible 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