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Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Caterpillar
Full time
Career Area: Marketing / Sales / Product Support Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World
When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
What you will do
As Global Power Provider (GPP) Project Developer you will be responsible for the development of Independent Power Project (IPP) style projects (including microgrid and hybrid solutions) aligned to Caterpillar’s product lines in Natural Gas, Diesel, and other fuels & technologies, as required. You should be able to build relationships at both dealer & client level, define and qualify opportunities to bid, work with technical support teams to define site specific ratings & compliance with emissions and other local requirements, review & facilitate technical and commercial responses to RFPs. Required skills will include commercial negotiation, Total Cost of Energy (TcoE) analysis, strategic views around designated markets to develop strong industry and client relationships at all levels required to deliver success.
You will specifically be accountable for:
- Developing a clear understanding of Cat product line and associated strategy development in packaged solutions to the market.
- Understanding the TCoE required by client and to formulating plans with Cat GPP(s) or Dealer(s) to design, track, and deliver an aligned winning strategy for various opportunities.
- Building regional and internal partner relationships with major customers aligned to sales objective achievement.
- Development and execution of market-based strategies for specified regions to drive equipment and aftermarket sales opportunities.
- Establishing high-level relationships with business decision makers, senior leaders, and opportunity champions
- Identifying opportunities for Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment and other expanded products to be offered to GPPs and Dealers.
- Securing commitment of Caterpillar and Dealer resources to assure continued customer satisfaction.
- Coordinating with Dealers and Caterpillar’s district managers to provide adequate coverage to “corporate account” customers.
- Monitoring and engaging in resolution of customer satisfaction issues.
- Identifying future product needs.
What you have:
Basic Qualifications:
- Proven expertise in development of temporary power solutions and implementation of power generation projects
- Industry specific Independent Power Project (IPP) experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to deal with time & business sensitive issues, mentor and coach, and/or persuade others on new methods of equipment application, new technology and distribution methods
- Background with utility related energy generation projects (sales, rental)
- Ability for frequent traveling in the region
Highly desirable:
- 5+ years rental specific industry experience with top tier global rental companies
- 5 + years of key industry players in the IPP segment (experience with mining companies is a plus)
- Proven ability to perform financial analysis related to developing & implementing electric energy generation projects
- Proven ability to develop relationships with key players in the utility/energy generation industry
What we offer you:
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Caterpillar. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Caterpillar travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters. Here are some of the perks of working for Caterpillar in Dubai:
- A learning, training, and development culture
- Competitive base salaries, performance related bonus and vacation allowances
- Housing & Transport allowances
- Schooling support
- Medical & Life insurance coverage for you & eligible dependents
- Employment Investment Plan
Additional Information:
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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
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NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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