Eaton is a global leader in intelligent power management, with more than 100 years of experience driving innovation and sustainability. Operating in over 175 countries, Eaton delivers advanced solutions that help customers manage power safely, efficiently, and reliably.\n\nWithin Eaton\u2019s Electrical portfolio, the Life Safety Division (LSD) plays a critical role in protecting people and buildings during emergency situations. The division is globally recognized for its expertise in emergency lighting, fire detection, alarm, notification, and mass notification systems, enabling safe evacuation and regulatory compliance in demanding commercial and institutional environments.\n\nTo support our continued growth, we are seeking a Senior Project Sales Engineer dedicated to Life Safety Division.\n\nThe role provides strategic commercial leadership for Eaton\u2019s project business, with end\u2011to\u2011end accountability for capturing, protecting, and maximizing value from Eaton\u2011specified tenders throughout the execution phase. Acting as the senior commercial partner for major installers and general contractors, the position shapes execution\u2011phase strategy, safeguards specification integrity, and drives competitive differentiation for Eaton\u2019s emergency lighting and fire systems portfolio in Northern Italy, with a strong focus on the Lombardy region.\n\nBeyond tender execution, the Senior Project Sales Engineer influences market positioning and growth strategy, anticipates competitive risks, mobilizes cross\u2011functional teams, and holds full commercial ownership, including pricing, coordination, and value optimization, ensuring Eaton\u2019s technical and commercial strengths deliver sustainable project success and long\u2011term market leadership.\n\n## What you\u2019ll do:\n\n * Lead end\u2011to\u2011end commercial execution of project opportunities, from lead qualification, territory planning, and discovery through tender execution and conversion\n * Build and maintain strong relationships with key execution\u2011phase stakeholders, including installers, contractors, agents, and end users\n * Drive bid/no\u2011bid decisions and manage pre\u2011specified and non\u2011specified projects, protecting and converting specifications in line with Eaton strategy\n * Coordinate closely with internal teams (Quotation Factory, Specification Engineering, Application Engineering, Engineering Back Office) to deliver spec\u2011compliant, commercially viable solutions\n * Own pipeline, quoting, and commercial management, ensuring favorable RFQs, preferred panel builders, and value optimization across project outcomes\n * Expand market impact by identifying cross\u2011selling opportunities, steering projects to relevant Eaton channels, conducting business reviews, and representing Eaton through industry events and professional networking\n\n\n\n## Qualifications:\n\n * A high school diploma with relevant job\u2011related training or hands\u2011on experience, or a post\u2011secondary degree or diploma in a related technical field.\n * Minimum 3 years of experience in Commercial and Institutional (C\u0026I) building projects, with solid understanding of project environments and execution phases.\n * Prior experience in life safety solutions, such as Emergency Lighting and/or Fire Systems, within building projects is required.\n * Proven ability to work with and maintain strong relationships with major installers and contractors within the assigned region.\n\n\n\n## Skills:\n\n * Strategic, analytical, and results\u2011driven professional with strong accountability, ethics, communication, stakeholder management, objection handling, and customer\u2011focused problem\u2011solving skills.\n * Digitally competent and commercially oriented, with experience using DIALux, AutoCAD (project review level), CPQ/quoting tools, Microsoft 365, CRM and PRM systems, and data\u2011driven decision\u2011making.\n * Adaptable, resilient self\u2011starter with strong time management, learning agility, and professional use of LinkedIn Sales Navigator, social platforms, and online research tools.\n\n\n\n## We Offer:\n\n * Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.\n * The opportunity to work on challenging projects within a dynamic and collaborative team, in an international environment.\n * Career development and internal mobility opportunities\u2014Eaton actively encourages internal promotion whenever possible.\n * A strong focus on professional growth, with continuous learning and development opportunities supported through Eaton University and other global training programs.\n * The chance to make a meaningful impact\u2014reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the heart of our mission to improve quality of life and protect the environment through innovative power management technologies.\n * A strong commitment to employee wellbeing, with health and safety as a top priority. At Eaton, wellness goes beyond programs, providing tools and an environment that empower employees to thrive.\n\n\n\n#LI-EC1\n\nAll positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates\u2019 privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. \n\nWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.\n