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Sales Representative

Caterpillar logoCaterpillarSendai-shi, MiyagiFull-timeListed 6d ago

The posting

Career Area

Sales

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.

The Asia Pacific Sales and Marketing Department is looking for a Sales Representative to join the Japan District team to cover NCL Tohoku and Hokkaido region and achieve PINS and Services growth. In this role, you will manage assigned dealers' relationships to market company products and services and assist in the development of dealer sales capability.

What you will do

  • Designing and assisting dealers on the forecast, sales strategy planning, and sales techniques; supporting the rollout of new products.
  • Performing regular sales performance reviews with dealers and ensuring implementation of corrective actions where needed.
  • Acting within the business process guidance on review and approval for variance programs and commercial actions.
  • Presenting products or services for stakeholders, answering any customer questions, and addressing their needs.

Skills you have

  • Effective Communications skills, Relationship management and Customer focus to be able to develop and engage others with a customer first mindset and maintain productive communications and relationships with a wide network of internal and external partners as well as customers.
  • Decision Making and Critical thinking – ability to assess and prioritize risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.
  • Working knowledge of the industry, its trends and regulatory environment
  • Value selling : ability to presents product, technology or service costs and benefits in reaction to prospect or customer requests.
  • Negotiation skills: ability to present own position and listen to position of others in order to achieve win-win solutions

Other requirements

  • University degree in Business, Marketing or Engineering or equivalent experience required
  • 3+ years in previous commercial roles involving dealer and/or customer facing interactions, or equivalent skills and knowledge
  • Fluent in English (speaking and writing)

Top candidates will also have

  • Strong drive and organizational capabilities
  • Knowledge of Caterpillar products and applications
  • Previous experience of working in a multinational company and matrix organization

Additional Details

  • Travel frequency: 40% mostly within assigned territory
  • Work location: Sendai office (5-day office policy)
  • Domestic relocation will be supported
  • Not international relocation / sponsorship support

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

10月 26, 2026 - 11月 13, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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Taken from Caterpillar's own posting, last seen live on 1 Nov 2026.

About Caterpillar

Construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, generator sets, industrial turbines and locomotives, sold through Cat dealers and channel partners to contractors, mine operators, hospitals, data centers and other power users.

Pay schedule: Caterpillar pays its sellers a salary on a posted band plus an incentive bonus rather than commission, with most roles on site five days a week, domestic relocation offered on some, and in the UK a pension contribution of up to 6% and a 50% match on its employee share scheme.

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