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Eaton Corporation Fire Protection / Mechanical Business Development Manager in Highland, Illinois
Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Fire Protection / Mechanical Business Development Manager. This is a fully remote position. Ideal candidates are residing in the Western Region on Pacific or Mountain Standard Time.
What you’ll do:
The Mechanical BDM is responsible for the attainment of overall sales objectives for the B-Line
Mechanical product portfolio within the given territory with customer facing activities as the leading driver. This position requires the incumbent to leverage internal and external resources, drive products and the channel to market in order to achieve market share gains, support price attainment goals and implement strategic initiatives throughout the assigned territory.
Sales Efforts
Support the RSM sales plans and efforts of sales agents, distribution, and contractors, in securing sales volume in accordance with the prescribed objectives or goals.
Drive brand preference at the owner, specifier, contractor level.
Development
- Responsible for initiating and implementing training for specifiers, contractors, distribution and reps as well as maintaining the relationship with them.
Technical Assistance
Understands and demonstrates the features and benefits of the full line Seismic and Mechanical products including training others on product usage and applications.
Ensures appropriate technical assistance regarding product applications to engineering consultants, OEM, users, inspection and standards personnel, contractors, etc.
Market and Product Information
- Supports the strategic planning process through understanding and effective communication of customer needs.
Management Coordination and Reporting
Coordinates sales activities with production, distribution, engineering, marketing, and finance departments to achieve territory sales objectives.
Helps to coordinate activities and resolve internal problems that can negatively impact customers, including issues related to manufacturing, scheduling, delivery and billing.
Industry Participation
- Participate on industry standard writing teams and committees, participate on appropriate industry associations such as NFSA, AFSA etc.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from accredited institution
Minimum 3 years of experience in Industrial/Construction Sales
Ability to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
Technical aptitude / Knowledge of Seismic Restraints, Structural Support
Skills:
The compensation range for this full-time position includes base pay and target sales performance incentive. This position has a target total compensation range of $108750-159500.
Base salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 6/14/2025.
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