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Caterpillar Inc. · 1 day ago

Senior Portfolio Product Consultant

Peoria, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$148K/yr - $222K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team dedicated to creating stronger, more sustainable communities. The Senior Portfolio Product Consultant will lead innovation in Medium Wheel Loaders, driving New Product Introduction functional requirements and collaborating with global customers and sales teams to define critical product requirements.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Deeply understand customers to clearly define customer problems & package tailored lifecycle solutions to solve them. Develop recommendations into Product Group MGPP & strategy development

Develop and own go-to-market strategy and scalable messaging strategy

Develop and present Caterpillar Customer Solutions input at all Product Group NPI Gateway reviews

Provide unmet customer needs and functional requirements to Product Group

Act as a key subject matter expert across North America, Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands

Travel up to 50% required

Qualification

Medium Wheel Loaders expertiseNew Product IntroductionCustomer insights analysisStrategic planningField Rep experienceGlobal work experienceHeavy machinery familiarityEffective communicationsCustomer focus

Required

Deep expertise in Medium Wheel Loaders or similar heavy equipment, developing global customer requirements and specifications for New Product Introduction, with a track record in competitive performance studies, value analysis, and cost analysis, translating customer pain points into actionable recommendations

Must clearly demonstrate the ability to understand and articulate technical machine performance and application knowledge that allows you to be regarded as an 'expert' in product application and specifically for Medium Wheel Loaders

Ability to bridge customer needs and product vision, identifying portfolio gaps and analyzing trends and demand, performing complex analyses for strategic planning, and communicating customer insights for strategic decision

Exceptional communication skills to convey insights to global teams and executives, preparing and presenting detailed reports for New Product Introduction approvals, developing global training programs, and mentoring less experienced personnel

Exceptional customer-back focus in order to develop true customer insights and demonstrate a sense of urgency in their customer back requirements work

Travel up to 50% required