Now Hiring - Caterpillar Inc. - Sales Support Engineer in Alpharetta, GA

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Job Description:

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.

Job Summary:

As a Sales Support Engineer you will provide technical and commercial sales support for Cat Switchgear products. This includes assisting Outside Sales personnel and dealers with product application, and quotation support. Work on a team with other Sales Support Engineers who perform the same role for their assigned regions. The incumbent manages the completion of work assignments and coordinates closely with Outside Sales to support the dealers.

What you’ll do:

• Recognize which products should be offered based on the customer’s request for quote.

• Review Customer Drawings and Specifications and provide clarifications, exceptions, and deviations as required with bids.

• Use design configurators to build conceptual switchgear layouts to feed the costing tool.

• Use costing tools to provide costing for custom applications.

• Develop Sales Proposals

• As quotes become orders, create the Order Entry tasks necessary to facilitate the transfer of the project to the project execution teams.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have completed a 4-year accredited university/college in one of the following degree programs: Engineering, Management, Marketing, or related program.

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• Have minimum 2 years of experience in the electrical industry, power generation, and/or distribution.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Good communication, leadership, interpersonal, influence and collaboration skills

• Demonstrated technical and non-technical aptitudes

• Demonstrated ability to work independently

• Candidates successful in this role have the following demonstrated skills:

  • Business Acumen

  • Building Trust

  • Giving & Receiving Feedback

  • Coaching

  • Inclusive Leadership

  • Customer Focus

  • Influence

  • Emotional Intelligence

  • Managing Change/Agility

• Intermediate proficiency in Electric Power Systems

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’ll get:

Caterpillar has long drawn on the diversity of its people and we believe The Power of Everyone is a source of innovation and a competitive advantage. We are proud that our people come from across the globe, with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Despite our differences – in geography, culture, language, and business – we are one Caterpillar, one company united by these common principles with a shared commitment to the highest standards of conduct.

Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day-one benefits:

Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Paid parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Identity Theft Protection)

Additional Information:

• Location of this position is Alpharetta, GA

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

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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 [please apply online] .

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