Dying business - Recensione dipendente - Senior Account Manager presso Eaton

2,0
22 gen 2024
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

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Eaton has a good name, was the leader in the market, this is a double-edge sword as they are on a downward death spiral. Lots of really good people that want to do the right thing, unfortunately, the good people are not in management positions!

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Eaton "owned" the market for powertrain components, but the market changed. They enjoyed huge margins, but the shift in market demand to a different approach meant there was nowhere to go but down. However, like every large corporation, negative growth is unacceptable, the mantra is "you need to find a way to grow", but there is no way to grow when they are unable to compete in the new world. There are unattainable targets for people in sales roles, setting up for terrible working environment. The management team of the division is really clueless and afraid to tell Eaton leadership that the game is up.

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5,0
16 mar 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Professionalism, overview complete with great understanding.

Svantaggi

Climate control environment for working.

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Risposta di Eaton
3mo
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that your introduction to the role has been professional and informative. We appreciate your kind words for management and are happy to know your experience has been a strong start.
2,0
15 mag 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

whelp, their hiring. So if you're looking for an entry level position, they've got them open

Svantaggi

Where do I start? If your goal is to make a tangible impact, change things for the better, or grow a modern career, look elsewhere. Stifling Red Tape: The company is drowning in administrative bloat and ancient, worn-out processes. It is nearly impossible to implement meaningful improvements because every minor change is strangled by bureaucracy. The organization simply lacks the capability to scale effectively. (They still haven't fully implemented Bussman, who they acquired more than a decade ago) Short-Sighted Leadership: Upper management is entirely hyper-focused on hitting short-term quarterly metrics at all costs, completely sacrificing long-term strategy and sustainable operational health. Subpar Compensation & Benefits: The base salary is hardly competitive with the current market. The benefits package is remarkably weak—health insurance options are disappointing, and you start with a meager two weeks of vacation. Zero Performance Incentive: There is no financial upside for regular engineers. Bonus potential is completely locked away until you reach a "manager of managers" level, leaving the actual individual contributors with no skin in the game. If you are a paper-pusher who thrives in a rigid, stagnant environment, you will love it here. If you want to build the future, go somewhere else.

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Risposta di Eaton
1mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns around bureaucracy, compensation, and incentives. Your feedback is important, and we encourage you to share more with your local HR team so we can continue improving.
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