Career Area:

Sales

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 MWM

MWM – a Major Brand With 150 Years of Experience in Distributed Energy Generation

Since 1871, we have been developing and producing sustainable gas engines and gensets in Mannheim. With its MWM brand, Caterpillar Energy Solutions can look back on a tradition more than 150 years old, always guided by the pioneer spirit of our founders, Carl Benz and August Ritter. The enthusiasm and innovative strength of our engineers have always continued to yield new cutting-edge solutions. They contributed to MWM’s becoming what it is today, one of the leading and most renowned brands in the field of gas engines and gensets.
We thus continued to improve the output rating, efficiency, and reliability of the MWM cogeneration systems and gas engines that are distributed from Mannheim throughout the globe today. The result: We have become one of the world’s leading suppliers of highly efficient and eco-friendly complete systems for distributed energy and heat generation (combined heat and power, cogeneration systems).

With our deep understanding of the entire value chain, we are a reliable partner in the development of customized and efficient energy solutions.

What you will do:

In this pivotal role, you will lead and manage direct and indirect sales and customer relationships to market the MWM brand, products, and services in Southern Africa.

• Sales Representative of the MWM brand in Southern Africa Region. 

• Support of MWM gas genset (and extended MWM portfolio) business growth in the region, both from new engines sales and aftermarket service perspective.

• Business Development of new customers in region through direct and indirect channels (partners), with focus on decentralized energy supply and power/heat generation for Industrial Applications, Refining, Petrochemical, Chemical, MMM etc. 

• Close collaboration with EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) and Engineering FEED companies to ensure early engagement of MWM on all relevant projects.

• Support of existing customers in the region through direct and indirect channel partner.

• Continuous development of the MWM presence in the assigned regions, including organization and participation on industrial workshops, conferences and trade fairs (in collaboration with MWM head office).

• Supervision of preparation of technical and commercial proposals in collaboration with other stakeholders within MWM head office.

• Management and support of technical and commercial proposal negotiations in coordination with relevant decision-makers in MWM, with both, direct customers and channel partners.  

• Responsible for high level of forecast accuracy for incoming orders and working closely with his line management to ensure timely product delivery

Skill 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.

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.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyse situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment

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 behaviours.

Negotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

Business Development: Knowledge of business development tools, techniques and approaches; ability to explore and develop potential areas of business growth for the organization.

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.

What will put you forward:

• Completed engineering or business degree.

• Specialization in mechanical engineering/industrial engineering/electrical engineering or equivalent will be considered an advantage.

• At least 4 years of successful experience in international sales and/or project management in industrial environments

• Extensive knowledge of Industrial customers in assigned region, with special attention on Refining, Chemical, Petrochemical, Power Generation, MMM, and other major industries in the region with be considered a strong advantage.

• Fluent in spoken and written English.

• High level of initiative, open-mindedness, and intercultural competence to create a team atmosphere.

• Professional and confident appearance and the ability to represent the company in front of a C suite of major customers in the region.

• Above-average commitment and willingness to travel (at least 50% of the time)

Additional Information

• Travel requirements: 40% With Southern Africa Region

• Not open to ISE / Expat package

• No relocation will be offered.

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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.​

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Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

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.

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