Caterpillar, Inc

Senior Sales Representative - Mining

Caterpillar, Inc$128K — $192K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of sales experience, preferably in mining or related industries.
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and managing key accounts.
  • Strong analytical skills with decision-making capabilities in complex situations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for relationship management.
  • Experience with Salesforce CRM for reporting and forecasting.
  • Knowledge of the mining industry's value drivers and technology applications.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve and surpass sales targets within your defined territory.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with Cat Dealers and mining clients.
  • Lead business development strategies to expand into new markets.
  • Act as the primary contact for customer and dealer feedback into internal teams.
  • Ensure high customer satisfaction by monitoring loyalty drivers and implementing improvements.
  • Provide strategic insights for regional planning and growth initiatives.
  • Mentor junior representatives and conduct training sessions on technology adoption.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) savings plans with company match.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options available.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for medical and dependent care.
  • Comprehensive health lifestyle programs.
  • Employee assistance programs for personal and work-related challenges.
  • Career development and incentive bonuses.
  • Life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, and adoption benefits.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Sales

Job Description:

As a Senior Sales Representative for Caterpillar’s MineStar Technology, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic sales and delivering cutting-edge solutions to both surface and underground mining operations. You’ll collaborate closely with Cat Dealers, strategic partners, and directly with mining customers to promote and sell the MineStar portfolio of products and services.

In this senior role, you will lead the full sales cycle—from prospecting and relationship building to quoting, negotiating, and closing deals—while ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and dealer engagement across your assigned territory. You will also mentor junior sales representatives and contribute to shaping regional growth strategies.

What you will do:

Sales & Territory Management

  • Achieve and exceed sales targets; execute the annual operating plan within your territory.

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with Cat Dealers and mining customers.

  • Drive business development initiatives and support product certifications in new markets.

  • Provide strategic input into territory planning and growth initiatives.

Customer & Dealer Engagement

  • Act as the primary liaison for Voice of Customer (VOC) and Voice of Dealer (VOD), providing valuable insights to internal teams.

  • Monitor customer satisfaction and loyalty drivers, ensuring continuous improvement.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to customers and dealers on technology adoption.

Market Intelligence & Strategy

  • Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and economic factors to identify growth opportunities.

  • Participate in monthly forecast reviews and provide accurate reporting via Salesforce CRM.

  • Contribute to strategic planning and execution of regional sales campaigns.

Training & Support

  • Lead and support dealer/customer training sessions and application consulting.

  • Execute commercial programs and campaigns, including hardware/software upgrades.

  • Mentor and coach junior sales representatives on best practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with internal teams across product development, support, deployment, and marketing to shape industry solutions.

  • Establish and uphold project policies and guidelines to meet strategic goals and deliver results.

What Skills You Will Have:

Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of mining industry value drivers, particularly within underground and surface applications. Experience in commercial, marketing, operational technology, information technology, or mining industry.

Customer Focus: Ability to align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and leverage that information in creating customized solutions.

Decision Making & Critical Thinking: Strong analytical skills and sound judgment for productive decision-making.

Effective Communications: Self-starter with leadership skills, commercial acumen, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Negotiating: Expertise in successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Relationship Management: Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

Business Development: Skilled in exploring and developing potential areas of business growth.

Value Selling: Ability to articulate product/service value and differentiate offerings to meet customer needs.

Top Candidate Will Also Have:

  • Dealer/Channel management experience.

  • Project development experience.

  • Understanding of Caterpillar Dealer organization, competitive merchandising programs, and mining operational value drivers.

  • Previous experience working in mining or a mining engineering degree.

Additional Information

The primary work location for this role is Tucson, AZ or Phoenix, AZ.

Domestic relocation is available.

This position may require up to 60-70 % travel.

Sponsorship is not available.


 

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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

 

 

 

 

Relocation is available for this position.

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

June 8, 2026 - June 22, 2026

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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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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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