Overview
As Project Sales Engineer you will drive profitable growth for Eaton’s LV/MV portfolio across the UK by securing major project opportunities with top contractors and partners. You’ll combine commercial sales leadership with technical application expertise, guiding projects from concept to tender and execution. Your role centers on building executive relationships, delivering technical guidance, and positioning Eaton as the preferred partner for critical infrastructures and energy transition projects. You will work cross-functionally to generate a sustainable pipeline and improve win rates, all within a culture of ethics, safety and One Eaton collaboration.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive compensation and benefits package
- challenging projects in dynamic team
- internal promotion opportunities
- Eaton University learning and development
- focus on reliability, safety, efficiency and sustainability
- wellbeing initiatives and health/safety emphasis
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a sustainable, profitable pipeline aligned to growth targets
- Build and maintain executive-level relationships with major contractors, panel builders and end users to drive specification and project conversion
- Deliver sales activity through face-to-face and digital engagement to enhance customer intimacy and project influence
- Lead pull-based demand generation to grow pipeline and market share
- Provide technical application engineering support for MV portfolio, including solution design, compliance reviews and customer consultations
- Grow penetration through strategic panel builder partners focusing on demand generation and geographic coverage
- Identify opportunities across Eaton’s Energy Transition portfolio (EV charging, energy storage) and develop them
- Collaborate with Energy Systems & Solutions and other units to secure and execute strategic projects
- Leverage CRM analytics and digital tools to improve sales efficiency, pipeline conversion and forecast accuracy
- Work with Marketing to support customer acquisition, retention and growth across key segments
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform new offers and go-to-market strategies
- Collaborate across units to maximize cross-selling and deliver a One Eaton experience
- Maintain high standards of ethics, integrity and safety in line with Eaton’s Culture and Values
Key requirements
- Experience in a B2B environment with contractors or specifiers in construction or technology
- Sales planning and execution
- CRM experience (preferably Salesforce) and use of Power BI
- Naturally inquisitive and adaptable to change
- Clear vision and storytelling abilities
- Strong relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders
- Sales planning and execution
- CRM adoption (Salesforce) and Power BI
- Understanding of UK construction sector and commercial building electrical infrastructure (preferred)
Project Sales Engineer - Power Distribution - National in Slough employer: Eaton Corporation
Eaton is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, encouraging innovation and collaboration across its diverse teams. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to numerous development opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge Data Center solutions in a thriving EMEA market. Join us to be part of a company that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations in a global environment.
