Lead Distributor Sales Representative

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Lead Distributor Sales Representative.
The primary function of the Lead Distributor Sales Representative / Sales Professional is to manage and demonstrate strong knowledge of the assigned channel partners and customers within the territory to increase sales in the local marketplace and provide sales and technical assistance. This position will be responsible for directly interfacing with distributors and customers within their territory by providing a variety of sales support and administrative services in inventory management.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97872.3 - $143546.04 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you'll do:

• Manage a territory, North America, that is very dynamic in terms of distributor and customer complexity, volume of locations and territory size.
• Partner with regional channel director, sales engineers and sales manager/director on a territory channel strategy and plan each year; and effectively execute this plan against set targets.
• Continuously support customer issue resolution.
• Make recommendations to management and channel director to increase effectiveness of initiatives and programs.
• Track and measure distributor growth using sales reporting tools and reviews stock levels with each channel partner on an on-going basis.
• Strategically evaluate and optimize inventory at assigned distributors to ensure adequate levels of standard control and DE products to maximize sales.
• Make recommendations on product changes, layout changes and stock levels to optimize Eaton's position.
• Independently develop and implements action plans targeted at YOY growth and agreed performance levels.
• Make recommendations to management and channel director regarding potential challenges or issues on a case-by-case basis, offering solutions and pro-actively scheduling joint sales calls.
• Train distributors and customers on how to use internal programs such as Order Center, Bidmanager, and the Commitments program.

Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years in a commercial assignment and two (2) years in a Distributor Sales Representative (DSR) function OR a minimum of five (5) years of experience in an outside sales role with distributor responsibility.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in the electrical industry
• Distribution experience
• Strong product line knowledge
• Strong key channel relationships and demonstrates knowledge of major accounts within the sales territory.
• Understands sales process and channel relationships with limited internal oversight.

Skills:

• Possess excellent communication skills
• Ability to learn/teach electronic/computer processes.
• Ability to resolve conflict effectively.
• Ability to establish and build customer relationships within the market area.
• Eaton electrical product, service and market knowledge.
• Possess presentation, training and planning skills.
• Demonstrates an understanding of markets/industry issues and key trends.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

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