Mining Autonomy Account Manager

OverviewCareer Area: SalesJob Description:Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.Who we are:As Caterpillars Resource Industries Sales Services and Technology (RISST) Division we take immense pride in our mission to provide the best possible customer experience by leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as automation and electrification to help our customers solve their biggest mine site challenges. Our integrated site solutions including product health and safety services are designed to enhance efficiency while ensuring safety and sustainability.Our dedication is unwavering as we strive to create tailored site solutions that not only boost productivity but also reduce costs ensuring an exceptional experience for our global customers. By working closely together with our dealers and customers we function as a tightly knit three-legged stool focused on a common purpose - building a better and more sustainable world.Together we are mining better!Role SummaryAs a Mining Autonomy Account Manager - Command for Hauling you will be working with mining customers and directing region and dealer efforts in pursuit of mining surface autonomy sales and other mining-related business within a defined autonomy product and geographic territory. This position will report into the EAME MineStar Solutions regional teams but liaise with other Caterpillar business units and dealers to pursue autonomy product development and coordinate technical/commercial proposals.What You Will DoSupports the development of mining surface command technology recommendations and commercial proposals.Participates on behalf of and commits Caterpillar in direct sales negotiations.Provides input to product business units concerning new product development new product requirements anti-competitive strategies and pricing.Establishes pricing strategies and is partially accountable for profitabilityMaintains coverage of key mining customers.Participates in site evaluation of customers mine sites related to Command for Hauling and develop solutions to improve customers operations efficiencies and cost-per-ton.Evaluates product performance on customers sites and recommend ways to improve customers operations efficiencies and cost-per-ton.Spearheads the introduction of new mining products services and technologies.The position manages the completion of its own work assignments and coordinates work with others.The position is challenged to quickly and correctly identify problems which may not be obvious. The incumbent solves problems by determining the best course of action within departmental guidelines from many existing solutions.The incumbent sets priorities and establishes a work plan in order to complete broadly defined assignments and achieve desired results.Impacts key quality goals including Customer Satisfaction Timeliness Accuracy Efficiency etc.The position works to refine processes or procedures to ensure the best use of resources and technology in meeting quality goals.What You HaveMining Industry BackgroundMinimum 10 - 12 years in the Mining sector with strong customer relationship management experience.Customer Focus & Relationship ManagementBuild and maintain strong trust-based relationships with key accounts.Act as the primary point of contact for strategic customers ensuring satisfaction and loyalty.Understand customer pain points and proactively provide solutions.Sales & Business DevelopmentDevelop and execute account-specific sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.Negotiate and close high-value deals with contractors project owners and procurement teams.Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and new projects.Solution SellingPresent integrated solutions that reduce total cost of ownership for customers.Leverage case studies and success stories to demonstrate value.Market & Product KnowledgeUnderstand heavy equipment categories applications and competitive landscape.Stay updated on technology solutions (grade control telematics) and service programs.Monitor competitor activities especially 3rd party brands and develop counterstrategies.Machine Aftermarket and Services Sales ExpertiseStrong commercial skills in selling heavy equipment and machinery.Ability to develop sales strategies negotiate and close deals.Experience with dealer/distributor networks and direct sales.Exposure to parts maintenance and service offerings to support full lifecycle sales.Core CompetenciesFluent in English. Additional spoken language is a plus.Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent experience.Experience in sup