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Career Area:SalesJob 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.Caterpillar's Construction Industries Customer Solutions Core Region is hiring a Sales ManagerRole DefinitionLead a team comprised of business development and sales experts to achieve division goals to drive increased customer results.What You'll DoDeliver business plan sales and market share targets for the company products in a given industry segment or market.Develop sales plan and manage customer funnel to achieve business plan targets for company products and services.Ensure customer satisfaction through iterative management of listening to customer feedback and developing offerings.Lead the selling opportunities identification, customer-back solutions offerings, satisfaction improvement and business relationship enhancement.What You Have (Core Skills)Customer Focus:Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.Industry Knowledge:Knowledge of the organization's industry group, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply industry knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.Decision Making and Critical Thinking:Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.Effective Communications:Ability to effectively interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.Negotiating:Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.Relationship Management:Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.Business Development:Knowledge of business development tools, techniques and approaches; ability to explore and develop potential areas of business growth for theValue Selling:Knowledge of the principles and practices for selling products, technology and services; ability to provide overall product/service "value" and to differentiate support offerings that address clearly understood customer needs.Top Candidates Will Also HavePrior supervisory experienceMultiple positions held in sales or technical field rolesSales variance management experienceContract management experienceBachelor's degreeAdditional DetailsTravel: 70%When not traveling, this position will be required to work from a Caterpillar officeSummary Pay Range$156,****** - $234,******Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.BenefitsSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines.This is a summary list of benefits.Medical, dental, and vision benefits*Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*401(k) savings plans*Health Savings Account (HSA)*Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*Health Lifestyle Programs*Employee Assistance Program*Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*Career Development*Incentive bonus*Disability benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement* These benefits also apply to part-time employeesThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at .Posting Dates:November 25, **** – December 12, ****Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply?Join our Talent Community.#J-*****-Ljbffr