Role Overview
Caterpillar is hiring a mid-level Sales Representative - Mining. This is a contract role in CA. The posted range is $108k to $136k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
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.
As a Sales Representative for Caterpillar's MineStar Technology, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales and delivering cutting-edge solutions to both surface and underground mining operations. You'll collaborate closely with Cat Dealers, strategic partners, and directly with mining customers to promote and sell the MineStar portfolio of products and services.
In this role, you will lead the full sales cycle-from prospecting and relationship building to quoting, negotiating, and closing deals-while ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and dealer engagement across your assigned territory.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sales & Territory Management
- Achieve sales targets and execute the annual operating plan within your territory.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with Cat Dealers and mining customers.
- Drive business development initiatives and support product certifications in new markets.
- Customer & Dealer Engagement
- Act as the primary liaison for Voice of Customer (VOC) and Voice of Dealer (VOD), providing valuable insights to internal teams.
- Monitor customer satisfaction and loyalty drivers, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Market Intelligence & Strategy
- Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and economic factors to identify growth opportunities.
- Participate in monthly forecast reviews and provide accurate reporting via Salesforce CRM.
- Training & Support
- Lead and support dealer/customer training sessions and application consulting.
- Execute commercial programs and campaigns, including hardware/software upgrades.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with internal teams across product development, support, deployment, and marketing to shape industry solutions.
- Establish and uphold project policies and guidelines to meet strategic goals and deliver results.
What skills you will have:
Industry Knowledge: Understanding of mining industry value drivers, particularly within underground and surface applications. Experience in commercial, marketing, operational technology, information technology, or mining industry.
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.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Effective Communications: Self-starter, sound commercial and business judgment, analytical skills, leadership skills, and communication skills. Ability to work independently in the field in a fast-paced environment.
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.
Top Candidate will also have:
Dealer/Channel management experience.
Project development experience.
Understanding of Caterpillar Dealer organization, competitive merchandising programs, and mining operational value drivers.
Previous experience working in mining or having a mining engineering degree.
Additional Information:
This role is based remotely, with your home office located in Ontario.
Domestic relocation is not available.
This position may require up to 60-70 % travel.
Sponsorship is not available.
What you will get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual incentive bonus plan*
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs
Summary Pay Range:
$108,400 - $135,500
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.
Additional Information:
- We are hiring to fill an existing position.
- Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
April 28, 2026 - May 5, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Sales Representative - Mining position at Caterpillar?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Caterpillar. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Sales Representative - Mining position at Caterpillar located?
This position is based in CA. Caterpillar has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
How much does the Sales Representative - Mining role at Caterpillar pay?
Caterpillar has posted a compensation range of $108k to $136k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Sales Representative - Mining role at Caterpillar posted?
This role was posted on April 30, 2026 (40 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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