Caterpillar, Inc

Territory Manager - Electric Power

Caterpillar, Inc$112K — $169K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of sales experience in power generation or related field
  • Strong technical expertise in gas generator set products
  • Proven relationship management skills with dealers and customers
  • Commercial acumen with experience in sales forecasting and strategy
  • Ability to influence and negotiate effectively in a competitive environment

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategic sales plans and forecasts for assigned territory
  • Establish and nurture relationships with dealers and customers
  • Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within various industries
  • Assist dealers with sales strategy planning and product rollout
  • Conduct regular performance reviews with dealers for improvement

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)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career Development opportunities
  • Incentive bonuses
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Sales

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division has an open opportunity as a Territory Manager. The Territory Manager will lead and manage dealer relationships to drive the growth of Electric Power Solutions, with a focus on gas generator set products and services across the power generation market. Identifies and develops sales opportunities, recommends customer-focused solutions, and effectively communicates Caterpillar's unique value proposition to position the company as the preferred long-term partner.
  • Develops and executes strategic sales plans and forecasts for the assigned territory, aligned with business objectives and growth targets.
  • Builds and strengthens customer relationships, expands market presence, and identifies new applications, industries, and business opportunities.
  • Collaborates with dealers and internal stakeholders to deliver innovative power solutions that meet customer needs while driving profitable growth and market share expansion.


This role requires strong commercial acumen, relationship management skills, and the ability to influence customers and partners in a dynamic and competitive environment.

What you will do:
  • Understanding of business model and acting within the business process guidance on review and approval for variance programs and commercial actions.
  • Designing and assisting dealers on the forecast, sales/rental/used strategy planning, and sales techniques; supporting the rollout of new products.
  • Performing regular sales performance reviews with dealers and ensuring implementation of corrective actions where needed.
  • Leading the selling opportunities identification, customer satisfaction improvement and business relationship enhancement.


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.
    Level Working Knowledge:
    • Communicates the importance of customer needs/expectations and commits to resolving them.
    • Researches and verifies customer needs and expectations.
    • Solicits customer satisfaction feedback and acts on improvement opportunities.
    • Helps link organizational objectives to customer needs and expectations.
    • Meets regularly with customers to understand their wants, needs and expectations.


  • 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.
    Level Working Knowledge:
    • Discusses industry-specific flagship products and services.
    • Demonstrates current knowledge of the regulatory environment for industry segment.
    • Describes the contribution of own function as it relates to the industry segment.
    • Participates in major industry professional associations; subscribes to industry-specific publications.
    • Currently works with a major industry segment and associated functions and features.


  • Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
    Level Working Knowledge:
    • Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
    • Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
    • Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
    • Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
    • Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.


  • Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
    Level Working Knowledge:
    • Provides prompt and effective responses to client requests and interactions.
    • Monitors client satisfaction levels on a regular basis.
    • Alerts own team to problems in client satisfaction.
    • Differentiates the roles and responsibilities in a business relationship.
    • Works with clients to address critical issues and resolve major problems.


  • Business Development: Knowledge of business development tools, techniques and approaches; ability to explore and develop potential areas of business growth for the organization.
    Level Basic Understanding:
    • Describes the main technologies and tools used in similar or competing products or services.
    • Identifies industry groups that would benefit from the organization's products and services.
    • Identifies potential markets for the organization's products or services.
    • Assesses the key components of an organization's business development plan.


  • 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.
    Level Working Knowledge:
    • Uses 'value selling' techniques to successfully engage customers.
    • Researches the customer's industry and organization before attempting sales calls.
    • Discusses issues and considerations regarding current 'value selling' practices and recommends potential improvements.
    • Quantifies proposed costs, benefits and value in customer terms.
    • Defines and documents value-added activities and their benefits to customers beyond the initial sales transaction.


Top Candidates Will Also Have:
  • Broad business background combined with strong technical expertise in power generation systems.
  • Strong knowledge of our Caterpillar Dealer Network.
  • Strong collaboration, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.


Additional Information:
  • This position is located in Irving, TX.
  • Travel up to 75% is required.
  • Domestic relocation assistance is offered for this position.
  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
  • This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.


Final Details:

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers

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Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
August 12, 2026 - August 21, 2026

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

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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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