Caterpillar, Inc

Product Consultant

Caterpillar, Inc$97K — $146K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of operator experience in heavy construction, quarry/aggregates, and/or mining industries
  • Experience working with CAT products and their applications
  • Ability to operate multiple product families (?4 key product families)
  • Basic computer skills
  • Fluency in English

Responsibilities

  • Conduct product demonstrations and narrate operation techniques
  • Provide hands-on machine operation and application training
  • Evaluate customer job sites for efficiency and safety improvements
  • Support dealer sales and field representatives during demonstrations
  • Collaborate with curriculum developers to ensure updated training materials
  • Manage and maintain onsite fleet and demo sites
  • Travel domestically and internationally (up to 50%)

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Health Lifestyle Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career Development opportunities
  • Incentive bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Sales

Job Description:

As a Demo Operator Instructor, you will provide effective demonstration, safety, operation and application training of CAT equipment to customers, dealers, internal personnel, and varied audiences which support and promote the sale of Caterpillar products and services. The product demonstrator/instructor is the key producer to delivering an outstanding experience for all equipment-related programs at the demonstration and learning centers, dealer locations, and customer job sites.

What You Will Do:

The incumbent will conduct product demonstrations and narration, as well as safety, operation, and application training, which display a proven set of operating/application skills, product knowledge, and practical experience. These duties require an incumbent to possess a minimum of 8 years of operator experience in heavy construction, quarry/aggregates, and or mining industries. With seasoning, the incumbent gains broad operation skills, application expertise, and the ability to employ a wide range of demonstration, evaluation, analytical, and communication techniques and tools to assist in their job role.

  • Demonstration of Product:

    • Demonstrate Caterpillar equipment during Customer, Dealer, and Internal Business Partners’ product demonstrations both at the facility and off-site

    • Execute demo sequences at a superior level during high-pressure situations while narrating during the operational sequence

    • Demonstrate Caterpillar offerings; Technology, Command, Equipment Training Solutions, parts and services, etc.

    • Contribute as a design team member to current and new demonstrations.

  • Product and Application Training:

    • Provide hands-on training related to machine operation, application, job efficiency, and safety at the Demonstration and Learning Centers or offsite locations to Caterpillar Equipment Training Solutions (ETS) standards

    • Participate and train in the certification process for dealer demonstrator instructors to the level of Certified Dealer Instructors

    • Provide subject matter expertise to the Equipment Training Solutions Curriculum Developers to ensure the materials are up to date for all product families

    • Provide Subject Matter Expertise to the development, evaluation, and promotion of the Caterpillar Training Simulators.

  • Product and Job Site Evaluation/Recommendations:

    • Evaluate customer job sites to help maximize the efficiency of machine application and operation, machine selection and configuration, and safety of operations

    • Recommend modifications and improvements which result in superior product performance, producing greater returns to the customer and resulting in machine sales

    • Provide Voice of the Customer input by communicating with appropriate business units

  • Production Analysis Team:

    • Must hold or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License

    • Work autonomously in preparation and execution of job study

    • Conduct job studies on all models of Caterpillar and competitive products at various job sites

    • Compile, analyze, and present data acquired during job study to customers, dealers, or internal business partner

  • Sales Support:

    • Provides Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to the dealer sales force and Caterpillar Field Reps during events at the Demonstration and Learning Centers

    • Provides support to potential customer purchases, both on and off-site during customer visits.

    • Supports Industry Trade Shows and New Machine Deliveries

  • Promote and Support Demonstration and Learning Centers:

    • Supports the division’s business plan by promoting sales and services

    • Manages/maintains onsite fleet, makes recommendations on future fleet, and assists in machine orders

    • Develop and maintain Demonstration and Learning Centers demo sites

  • Additional required responsibilities:

    • Travel domestically and internationally up to 50%

    • Uphold Caterpillar safety standards during all aspects of this job both onsite and offsite

    • Ability to communicate and work effectively with customers, dealers, and internal business partners from diverse backgrounds

    • Maintain a professional demeanor

Basic Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of operator experience in heavy construction, quarry/aggregates and/or mining industries

  • Experience working with Caterpillar products and their application.

  • Experience in operating multiple product families, at least four or more key product families

  • Basic Computer skills

  • Fluency in English

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

  • Demonstrate the ability to develop required skills on remaining product families as determined by Caterpillar Equipment Training Solutions standards

  • Experience communicating with individuals at multiple levels of seniority, including the ability to diffuse high-pressure and potentially hostile situations when instructing customers. Experience professionally delivering presentations both in the classroom and the field.

  • Experience with Microsoft Office (basic use of Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

  • Must be willing to obtain a CDL and valid US Passport within the first year of working

A Demonstrator Instructor’s (DI’s) day is fast-paced and ever-changing.  This small team of extremely gifted operators wears many hats.  Our motto is “Perfect is Close Enough” and that is how we approach each day.  On any given day, a DI could be working on a project in the field, training customer operators, demonstrating equipment, conducting a machine photo shoot, or helping with the development of future products.  If a DI is traveling, they might be conducting operator training, helping the dealer deliver a new machine, providing support for a trade show, or conducting a production study utilizing the Scale Truck. Regardless of which hat the DI is wearing he or she must put their best foot forward when representing Caterpillar and the Edwards Demonstration Center. 

What You Will Get:

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.


 

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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. 

Benefits:

Subject 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 benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Adoption benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week. 

 

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

September 1, 2026 - September 8, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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