Technical Sales Leadership Development Program

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Highland, IL, USA
In-Office
82K-82K Annually
Entry level
Energy • Manufacturing
We make what matters work.
The Role
Two-year rotational technical sales leadership program at Eaton. Participants complete marketing and pricing rotations in Highland, Illinois, followed by an Inside Sales Engineer rotation in Houston, Texas. The role develops technical expertise, commercial knowledge, customer-focused sales skills, business acumen, and leadership capabilities through training, mentorship, and real-world assignments. Responsibilities include supporting customers, developing solutions, building relationships, and driving business growth. Relocation within the United States and up to 10% regional travel may be required.
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We make what matters work.  
You want to make an impact in the world. At Eaton, we’re solving some of the toughest challenges on the planet. Our Early Talent Programs open up an exciting world of opportunities for you to make a difference on a global scale. Your assignments are more than tasks and busy work; they're your chance to drive innovation in intelligent power management and shape the future of our company. You'll team up with seasoned leaders, gaining diverse experiences that'll drive you forward to define and reach your career goals. 


What sets our Early Talent Programs apart:   
•    Personalized Program Experience: We’re committed to energizing your career and empowering your impact. No two participants share the same experience or set of responsibilities.  
•    Role Exploration: You'll explore various roles early on. These experiences allow you to build your functional expertise and leadership capabilities to maximize your potential for future roles. 
•    Strategic Networking: Collaborate with senior leaders with mentorship programs woven into your experience.
•    In our Technical Sales Program: You will accelerate your career by gaining hands-on product knowledge, getting exposure to regional market strategies, and developing essential customer service and sales skills.


It’s time to make connections, get energized, and power ahead. 
Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The annual salary for this role is $82,000 a year. This position offers a one-time $6,000 signing bonus.  

What you’ll do:

The Technical Sales Leadership Development Program (TSLDP) is a premier two-year rotational program within Eaton's Electrical Sector designed to develop future sales and business leaders. Participants gain hands-on experience through a combination of technical, commercial, and development opportunities while building a strong foundation in Eaton's products, solutions, and customer-focused sales strategy.

The program consists of two one-year rotations that provide exposure to key technical and sales functions. Participants will develop the skills needed to deliver value-driven solutions to distributors, contractors, consultants, OEMs, and end customers while building relationships across Eaton's businesses and customer channels.

Through structured training, mentorship, and real-world assignments, participants will strengthen their technical expertise, business acumen, leadership capabilities, and sales effectiveness, preparing them for long-term success within Eaton's Electrical Sector.


Year One Rotations (all located in Highland, IL)
During their first year, participants will complete two six-month assignments withing the marketing organization, gaining foundational process knowledge, customer insights, and business expertise through the following rotations:
•    Regional Pricing and Pricing Operations – Pricing Team 
•    Commercial Marketing Specialist – Marketing Team


Year Two Rotation (all located in Houston, TX)
Participants will transition into an Inside Sales Engineer role at GEIS’s Houston Sales Office. In this customer-facing assignment, participants will apply their technical knowledge and sales skills to support customers, develop solutions, drive business growth, and prepare for future sales leadership opportunities.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a graduation date before January 2027 for February starters or June 2027 for July starters
•    Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8
•    Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
•    Minimum of one internship or co-op experience or an equivalent of 3 months of work experience completed at the time of this application  
•    Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States


Preferred Qualifications:  
•    Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
•    Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community
•    Ability to speak a second language 
•    Enrolled in an engineering or business degree from an accredited institution

Skills:

Position Criteria:  
•    The first assignment will be in Highland, IL.  The second assignment will be in Houston, TX.
•    This role may include travel (up to 10%) within a local region as determined by the Technical Sales assignment manager
•    This role may require the employee to maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with graduation before January 2027 for February starters or June 2027 for July starters
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8
  • At least one internship or co-op experience, or equivalent of three months of work experience, completed at application
  • Geographic flexibility to relocate within the United States
  • Must be authorized to work without Eaton immigration sponsorship or support, including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN, or related statuses
  • Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • Leadership experience within campus or community
  • Ability to speak a second language
  • Enrollment in an engineering or business degree program
  • Valid and unrestricted driver's license

Eaton Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Eaton and has not been reviewed or approved by Eaton.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Dublin, Dublin
93,749 Employees
Year Founded: 1911

What We Do

Planes. Hospitals. Factories. Data centers. Vehicles. The electrical grid. These are things people depend on every day. And the companies behind them depend on Eaton to solve some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet. Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently, and more reliably. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 92,000 employees.

Why Work With Us

At Eaton, we make what matters work—creating exciting new power management technologies that keep the world moving every day. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals can reach their full potential—and where they help us reach ours.

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