Caterpillar, Inc

Sales Representative

Caterpillar, Inc$97K — $146K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of sales experience in Oil and Gas Services or related industries
  • Proven track record of executing effective sales strategies
  • Strong customer service skills with a focus on relationship building
  • Ability to engage with senior management on market strategies
  • Excellent communicator across diverse audiences

Responsibilities

  • Manage and nurture customer relationships to promote company products
  • Develop internal and customer partnerships to achieve sales objectives
  • Identify customer needs and collaborate with teams to address them
  • Travel to monitor customer satisfaction and address issues
  • Conduct performance reviews with clients and implement corrective actions
  • Present products and address customer inquiries effectively
  • Design sales and services strategies tailored to customer needs

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plans with employer match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Career development programs
  • Incentive bonuses and employee discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Sales

Job Description:

This role is based in Kilgore, TX or Lafayette, LA

This role is 5 days a week onsite with travel required between locations.

This role is open to relocation.

This role is not open to sponsorship.

Top Candidates will have:
• Proven ability to execute sales strategies that drive growth, profitability, and customer engagement.
• Background in Oil and Gas Services, Iron Management, or related fields
• Demonstrated success in strong customer service orientation with the ability to build lasting relationships and deliver a positive customer experience.

About the Role:

Manages customers' relationships to market company products and services and assists in the development of sales capability.

Develop and maintain effective internal partner relationships and relationships with regional customers so that sales objectives can be achieved. Establish relationships with business decision makers and identify business needs and problems. Will work with senior management to develop and implement market strategies for customers as well as securing commitment of SPM Oil & Gas resources to assure continued customer satisfaction. This position will consult with various departments within SPM Oil & Gas regarding the direction and strategies that key industry leaders will be adopting in the future. Travel in the field to monitor and resolve issues regarding customer satisfaction and future product needs. Take steps necessary to assure product health in order to maintain and enhance PINS growth. You ensure that regional decision makers have been fully exposed to the features/ benefits available from SPM Oil & Gas products. Must communicate effectively across product, industry, and/or customer audiences to gain understanding and acceptance of ideas and recommendations. Must have ability to work with people from many different backgrounds and cultures, internally and externally, with the appropriate influence and ability to resolve differences. Good human relations skills are required to develop a collaborative/cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the business unit.

This position makes regular visits to customer and job locations.
• Understanding of business model and acting within the business process guidance on review and approval for variance programs and commercial actions.
• Designing and assisting customers on the forecast, sales/services strategy planning, and sales techniques; supporting the rollout of new products.
• Performing regular performance reviews with customers and ensuring implementation of corrective actions where needed.
• Presenting products or services for stakeholders, answering any customer questions, and addressing their needs.
• Effective communication to enhance Customer Experience and Relationships

What you will Have:

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: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

Value 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.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of "essential job functions" as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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

Posting Dates:
June 30, 2026 - July 11, 2026

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

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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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