Career Area:

Sales

Job Description:

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.

Your Impact 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.

Global Rental, Service & Marketing (GRSM) is a part of the Services, Distribution & Digital (SD&D) segment. GRSM is comprised of Global Rental & Used Equipment Services, Global Service and Global Marketing & Brand. A primary role of GRSM is to support and enhance Caterpillar’s dealer network, which is a competitive strength and the critical way in which we serve our customers.

We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

Through it all, we are one team– creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility for the Dealer Service Tools Commercial Manager is developing and executing the dealer tooling marketing strategy to deliver the annual Dealer Service Tools sales business plan, which supports the corporate Services Growth initiative and aligns with the Global Service strategy of improving technician efficiency, enabling dealer capacity and capability, and contributing to dealer operational excellence.

When you join the Dealer Service Tools organization, you will be joining a team of innovators, inventors, and doers. We are an end-to-end team that design, validate, release, and support high quality tooling solutions for the entire Caterpillar product portfolio. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation; we make it happen!! The results of our efforts and solutions can be measured by technician efficiency, safety, and increased job quality.

Additional Info:

• This position will be located in Peoria, Illinois but will have worldwide coverage.

What You Will Do:

As the Dealer Service Tools Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Marketing the value of the entire tools portfolio

• Promoting slow moving tooling to improve turns

• Providing expertise to dealers, customers and internal partners

• Engaging with Product Groups to understand their tooling needs and support prioritization of the most impactful tooling projects

• Assisting engineering in identifying new and innovative tooling solutions

• Lead a team that includes at least 3 job functions: Marketing Consultation, Parts Information, and Marketing Publications (Tool Catalog, Tool News, and other creative content)

What You Have:

This position will require a deep understanding of industries, our tooling product portfolio, dealers, and customers. You should also have good working knowledge and experiences with the following skill set:

• Ability to research and verify customer needs and expectations, solicit customer feedback, and link organizational objectives to customer needs and expectations

• Deep knowledge of our products and ability to quickly learn the tooling portfolio trends, directions, regulatory considerations, and major issues

• Experience driving awareness of industry standards, practices, and guidelines across the division and with key partners

• Strong communication skills: specifically, the ability to prepare effective presentations and deliver impactful messages. Accurately interpret ideas or suggestions from internal and external partners and facilitate the best solicitations across the entire division

• Experience establishing and maintaining healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers

What You Will Get:

We are proud of what we do because our solutions enable dealers, customers, and partners to succeed in the repair, maintenance and rebuild of Cat machines, engines and components. If you have passion for tooling and Caterpillar products, and are focused on dealers and customers, consider applying for this highly visible commercial manager position within the Dealer Service Tools organization.

About Caterpillar

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.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. #Li

Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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