Job Description
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Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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 Electrification: Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 99-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
Caterpillar's Electrification & Energy Solutions (E+ES) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified power train, zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/services and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries.
We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products, and services to help our customers build a better-more sustainable-world. We need self-motivated, intelligent, and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building.
The
Senior Manager Business Development (Hydrogen & Alternative Fuels) will develop alternative fuels (hydrogen, biofuels, renewables, and other alternative fuels and transport) for our broad range of customer applications. This role will focus on two key markets: US and Europe. Reporting into the Head of Business Development & Incubation, you will be part of a team who are at the forefront of developing new opportunities within the alternative fuels market for Caterpillar.
What you will do: The Senior Manager Business Development (Hydrogen & Alternative Fuels) will develop alternative fuels (hydrogen, biofuels, renewables, and other alternative fuels and transport) for our broad range of customer applications.
• Identify and develop new hydrogen or alternative fuels opportunities for Caterpillar to deliver offerings in the value chain.
• Create and execute unique alternative fuels solutions for our customers across our broad range of industries.
• Develop scalable solutions which can be leveraged across multiple customers.
• Develop new business venture ideas and oversee deployment through our incubation teams and go-to-market channel partners.
• Identify alternative fuels ecosystem partners to deliver integrated solutions.
• Create commercial structures to deliver positive economic outcomes for Caterpillar and our ecosystem partners.
• Provide technical and commercial requirements for successful solution deployments.
• Evaluate, develop and manage participation in Hydrogen hubs or alternative fuel supply.
• Extensive market knowledge of fuels, or alternative fuels producers and suppliers
What you will have: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline. MBA preferred.
Customer Focus - Level Working Knowledge: • Communicates the importance of customer needs/expectations and commits to resolving them.
• Delivers results, works independently, influences others (both internally and externally) and strong background in hydrogen, refining, or petrochemicals.
• Helps link organizational objectives to customer needs and expectations.
Data Gathering & Analysis - Level Extensive Experience: • Advises on advanced data gathering and analysis methodologies and technologies.
• Oversees data gathering and analysis activities within the organization.
• Documents sources and validates the accuracy of data
• Evaluates best practices of data gathering and analysis within the industry.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Level Working Knowledge: • Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
• Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
• Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.
• Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.
• Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.
Effective Communications - Level Extensive Experience: • Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position.
Relationship Management - Level Extensive Experience:
• Participates in negotiating the terms of the business relationship.
• Conducts periodic reviews of work effort, progress, issues, and successes.
• Maintains productive, long-term relationships with clients.
Strategic Thinking - Level Extensive Experience: • Directs strategic alliances and partnerships for mutual benefit.
• Makes sound business decisions when faced with complex and contradictory alternatives.
• Recommends ways to position the organization for long-term competitiveness.
Value Selling - 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.
Top Candidates Will Also Have: • Exceptional candidates will have experience launching fueling solutions (Build, Own, Operate from commercial and technology perspective) plus overseeing deployment of fuel infrastructure and experience with project management such as working at an EPC. Understanding the economics of a solution. Regulatory knowledge of EU and US markets a plus.
Additional Information:
• Position may sit from one of the following locations Dallas, TX, Tucson, AZ, Mossville, IL.
• This position is likely to require up to 50% travel. (Domestic & International)
• Relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.
Summary Pay Range: $156,000.00 - $234,000.00
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: Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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
Posting Dates: February 7, 2025 - February 16, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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