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About EPD
Caterpillars Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions parts and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe including providing emergency power when natural disasters strike providing back-up or continuous power to bans and data centers including Combined Heat and Power to hospitals and supporting i nfrastructure for municipalities with power plant s for continuous or peaking applications and waste to power application s and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. Were committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better more sustainable world for future generations!
Caterpillar has an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager focused on growing the electric power plant business in the A frica and M iddle- E ast (AME) regions .
Role Definition :
the Business Develop er is responsible for leading all efforts related to establish strong customer rela tionship create business leads and sales for new product s (Prime Power) and associated Balance of P lant equipment ( switchgear Enclosure CHP) . Our efforts enable us to achieve close customer relationships account development and market leadership. Y ou will be responsible for planning setting and achieving the Business Plan while driving overall sales and Go-To-Market strategies to promote the companys products and services .
You will be part of a team consist ing of dedicated BD managers and Industry consultant managers .
JOB OVERVIEW
Build strong customer relationships with key prime genset s users EPC and Engineering firms
Develop a robust pipeline with for future sales of prime/continuously running power plants.
Ensure Assigned Customers have a Positive Experience
Serve as the industry expert for Caterpillars genset portfolio in EAME & CIS
Identify gaps in product offerings and provide voice of customer back to product groups
Create go to market strategies to increase prime running gen erator set s sales
Lead projects to gain buy in for these new market strategies
What You Will Have:
1 5 or more years of Experience in Power Generat ion indust ry sales or aftermarket roles.
Proven experience (7 years minimum) i n a similar business development customer facing role
Must be proficient in English. Arabic German or French is a plus.
Degree in Mechanical / Electrical engineering or related field.
K nowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM systems .
Top Candidates Also Have:
Customer Focus: Level Extensive Experience:
Fosters strong customer relationships via delivery on commitments open communication and on-going feedback/improvement.
Hunters approach . Understand wh o the clients are what they do and understand what their energy needs are.
Anticipates customer needs focusing efforts to proactively meet needs and exceed customer expectations.
Advises others on creating customer focused environments in various scenarios.
Measures and observes customer satisfaction levels to ascertain and implement service improvement alternatives.
Relationship Management: Level Extensive Experience:
Communicates to clients regarding expectations of all parties.
Conducts periodic reviews of work effort progress issues and successes.
Maintains productive long-term relationships with clients or vendors.
Creates opportunities to educate support teams on client priorities.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Level Extensive Experience
Differentiates assumptions perspectives and historical frameworks.
Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process.
Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.
Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives.
Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative command or consensus.
Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.
Industry Knowledge: Level Working Knowledge:
Discusses industry-specific flagship products and services.
F ocus on power plants including prime running generators C ombined H eat and P ower and balance of system .
Demonstrates current knowledge of the regulatory environment for industry segment.
Currently works with a major industry segment and associated functions and features.
Additional Information:
Must have a willingness to travel. Typically 5 0 - 7 5% of time will be spent traveling.
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Posting Dates:
August - September 3 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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