Services Sales District Director Northeast Region

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is hiring a Services Sales District Director Northeast Region in New York, NY; Hanover, MD; Mountainside, NJ; Pittsburgh, PA; or Philadelphia, PA . Relocation is offered for this position. This position requires up to 50 % travel.What you’ll do:Position Overview:The role will direct and manage the activities of the Northeast region toward achieving order, sales, profit and growth goals while continually improving quality and customer service  levels within the group. The Regional Director is responsible for the strategic management of regional sales resources to achieve sales/orders, price, product mix, utilization and financial metrics established by the services division and sales leadership. They are responsible for defining, leading and managing comprehensive sales initiatives & programs affecting the organization and its key stakeholders (customers, distributors, partners, employees and trade and business media). One must develop an annual strategic plan and annual budget and drive collaboration/sharing/teaming across the Eaton Services.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:•    Act as sales and marketing agent in conjunction with sales and operations management to ensure top line order and sales objectives are met; this role is responsible for providing strategy to identify and develop prospective new customers, keep current on trends and significant issues providing direction for the strategic planning process, ensure the region maintains effective relationships with and service to all customers across all vertical markets; one must work effectively with customer and channel partners within the region while maintaining relationships with the key decision makers•    Review monthly forecasts and opportunity pipeline with accuracy to ensure the region meets these numbers on a monthly basis; oversee efficient execution/ability to execute to sales quotes, cost control, leveraging subcontractors, managing receivables (works with credit department, resolves terms & condition issues with the contracts department, work with collections) and turn of backlog and projects.•    Ensure an effective and skilled staff through recruiting, assessment of talent (find gaps and follow action plans to fill gaps), training & development, goal setting, communications, performance appraisal, and conformance to applicable company policies and standards; provide leadership and direction to ensure professional growth for employees and retention within the region•    Maintain budgetary responsibility for the territory; manages sales teams throughout assigned region to ensure the effective allocation of company resources and assets.•    Advise senior management of customer and competitive developments that impact sales growth and profitability and recommends strategies and decision options to counteract market pressures•    Work closely with product divisions and across all sales verticals to implement strategies focused on the geographic, customer, industry, and market needs.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 in a technical field from an accredited institution•    Minimum of eight (8) years of sales of commercial management experience within the electrical industry•    Minimum of two (2) years of experience in management positions•    Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license•    Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the futurePreferred Qualifications:•    MBA•    Prior P&L experience•    In-depth knowledge of the data center sales process including products, application and complex channels of distribution•    Experience in an indirect sales model with manufacturer reps and distributionSkills:Position Criteria:•    Ability to travel up to 50%•    Strong management of people skills, talent selection and recruitment skills, demonstrated ability to manage conflict and leadership skills•    Ability to provide developing opportunities for employees•    Strong interpersonal skills•    Strong team player that actively contributes to the group’s success•    Excellent written and oral communication skills•    Proven organizational and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize and balance workloadWe 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.At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $183461.22 - $269076.46 a year.  This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. 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.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.Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.Job Req ID:34955Work Type:HybridDepartment:SLSDepartment:SLS