**Career Area**:Marketing / Sales / Product Support**:Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.**IT IS YOUR TIME!**Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.**Basic Qualifications**:**Education**:Bachelor Degree or equivalent education**Experience**:2 **years prior experience related industry (mining and construction)Knowledge: Sales and Marketing**Behaviors**:ability to work independently, to communicate effectively and to influence others in the work group, dealer personnel and customers**Language**:Advanced EnglishPrevious Experience with Caterpillar Products Machines or similar.Experience with Caterpillar DealersExperience with Mining/Construction Customers**Job Duties**:To consult with dealers to market Caterpillar products and services and assist in the development of dealer sales capability. This could be a is the first field-based assignment for an experienced, individual contributor where assignments are complex, challenging and lend themselves to strategic decisions.The key role of this assignment is that of an individual contributor who is beginning to develop a reputation as an expert. The incumbent is a sales liaison among dealers, customers and other Caterpillar personnel. Incumbent should become very familiar with the company's processes, systems and methodologies. Incumbent is accountable for identification, analysis and resolution of needs and problems in assigned industry. Position performs complex analysis work, identifies and resolves problems that are more strategic in nature. Challenges include developing and meeting expectations in delivering results, identifying and recommending alternative courses of actions, making timely decisions and developing greater communication skills. Direct work with other Caterpillar units, customers, and possibly suppliers require incumbent to demonstrate skill in negotiation, building consensus and achieving compromise.Incumbents, along with their manager, will direct their development and continual learning through experience and staying abreast of technology changes. Key learning comes from continued experience in the assigned industry, enhancing communication and people relationship skills, improving problem solving and analysis ability, building and using business skills, enhancing use of Caterpillar systems and developing leadership abilities. Incumbents must stay abreast of industry and technology changes and relate those changes to Caterpillar, dealer and customer needs.- The position will have responsibility for regional territories such as Peru, Chile and/or Argentina.- *Travel required 50% _- #LI _Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here.
