Eaton’s IS VEH VGSA division is currently seeking a Sales Account Manager.
Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for driving the success of the Eaton Mobility business, as well as contract manufacturing in strategic customers with an outstanding position in the market. Responsible for managing the business between Eaton and customer leveraging new business and ensuring the sustainable maintenance of current businesses being consistent with the plans, strategic objectives and growth of the region. Also responsible for supporting and participating in the Strategic Management of Customers on a local basis. Leads the organization's internal demands and resources in order to ensure accurate and timely information so that, plans, objectives and strategic decisions are taken by senior leadership with confidence and a high degree of success.
Job Responsibilities
1) Promotes Eaton solutions in an appropriate manner meeting customer needs by positioning Eaton as a preferred and valued supplier to each of our customers;
2) Developes relationship at all internal levels of the organization, including engineering, manufacturing, finance and local leadership.
3) Acts as a leader to gather and analyze information to develop appropriate strategies, share and approve such strategies with all areas involved in Eaton and with senior management.
4) Pursues opportunities in OEM customers through strong presence and relationship with influencers and decision makers in key areas, anticipating key strategic points to win and sustain profitable business.
5) Supports and participates in the definition of local opportunities, being part of the Growth Strategy, sharing local information.
6) Manages the CRM (C360) with all growth opportunities in a systematic and rigorous manner
7) Leads and monitors the quotation process through team coordination, meetings leadership, critical analysis, alignment of expected results, timing, visibility and consequently reliable, accurate and strategic information for submission for approval by the leadership.
8) Ensures that businesses meet Eaton's expectations in terms of results by negotiating sales conditions (price, productivity, payment terms, packaging and investments); Price Recovery Adjustment; LTA development and management; DSO Management.
9) Account Manager is the main communication channel between Eaton and the customer, facilitating negotiations between customer areas and Eaton ones, eg logistics, quality, engineering, SCM, program management, product strategy.
10) Critically analyzes contracts, purchase orders, general terms and conditions and/or any other document in order to ensure the best conditions for the business, mitiganting contractual risks for Eaton.
11) Negotiates discontinuity and/or replacement of products to improve the level of market technologies launching products that add more value to the customer, enabling the maintenance of the competitiveness of customers and Eaton
12) Deeply cares about profitability, managining and leading actions to assure that all internal areas work in the same goal.
13) Ensures that Eaton's Code of Ethics applies to all customers.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields.
- Consistent professional experience in the automotive industry.
- Solid experience in automotive OEM environments, including market and industry knowledge.
- Strong understanding of Marketing and Finance principles.
- Experience with financial analysis and business impact assessments, including pricing strategies, profitability analysis, and ROI evaluation.
- Advanced English communication skills, with the ability to participate effectively in business meetings and discussions. (Fluency is a strong advantage)
- Availability to work in a hybrid model (3 days on-site and 2 days remote) in Valinhos, SP, with approximately 30% travel requirements, which may increase to up to 50% during certain periods of the year.
Preferred
- Knowledge of Engine Valves.
- Good negotiation skills
- Good Communication skills
- Demonstrates interest in industry, products (components and assemblies), technology, opportunities, problem solving, business drivers and competition
- Leadership style to drive and implement change
- Empowerment
- Property to propose solutions and recommendations
- Interpersonal relationship
- Highly oriented to result
- Proactivity
- Accountability
- High professional presence
- Working in an ever-changing and challenging market environment
- Balancing customer expectations versus Eaton's performance
- Availability to travel (50%)
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional experience in the automotive industry.
- Experience in automotive OEM environments, including market and industry knowledge.
- Strong understanding of marketing and finance principles.
- Experience with financial analysis and business impact assessments, including pricing strategies, profitability analysis, and ROI evaluation.
- Advanced English communication skills for business meetings and discussions.
- Availability to work hybrid, with three days onsite and two days remote, in Valinhos, SP.
- Availability to travel approximately 30%, increasing up to 50% during certain periods.
- Knowledge of engine valves.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Leadership, relationship-building, problem-solving, accountability, proactivity, and results orientation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and company‑paid disability, with HSAs/HRAs and wellness programs enhancing access and support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company matching alongside additional retirement contributions, with some sites also featuring pension and profit‑sharing components.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for all parents, childbirth leave via short‑term disability for birth mothers, adoption benefits, and subsidized backup care signal strong family‑focused support.
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