Caterpillar Inc.
Associate Sales Support Representative
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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.
Our common values and focus on inclusion and respect drive the decisions made by our company, teams, and people. This is why we are committed to hiring and building diverse teams representative of the customers we serve globally. When you join our team, you can apply your unique life and job experiences and work in an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are celebrated, and your whole-self matters.
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Role Definition
Performs administrative and in-house support tasks for a sales team, helping to build relationships and improve customer experience.
What You Will Do
- Responding to customer inquiries and providing customer service regarding products and services, addressing issues related to customer orders.
- Performing general administrative duties, including maintaining files, schedules and appointments, for the sales teams. Maintaining database and updating records of contacts, accounts and orders as required.
- Monitor, prioritize and track status of orders to provide updates to customers.
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Skill Required
- 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 analyze 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 behaviors.
- Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
- Account Management: Knowledge of account management; ability to manage day-to-day activities, providing services and support to existing clients.
- Knowledge of Product Line: Knowledge of methodologies, tools and techniques for specific products; ability to develop product line processes and strategies.
- 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 Candidates Will Bring
- Financial Products Knowledge: Developing foundational knowledge of financial products within banking, leasing, or finance, with exposure to credit, pricing, and risk concepts, while supporting team delivery and learning key policies and processes.
- Relationship Management: Developing foundational experience in building relationships with customers, dealers, and internal partners, supporting team objectives and contributing to aligned business goals through collaboration and learning.
- Sales Experience: Experience in sales or customer-facing environments, supporting revenue-generating activities while building confidence in engaging customers, understanding their needs, and identifying potential opportunities.
- Growth Mindset & Initiative: Demonstrates a self‑starter mindset with strong curiosity to learn, proactively seeking opportunities to build skills, take on new challenges, and grow within the organisation.
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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.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
What will Caterpillar do for you?
Job Title: Associate Sales Support Representative
Salary: £29,013.00 - £37,717.00
Contract: Permanent.
Hours: In office Monday - Friday, full time 37.5 hours.
Benefits
- 24 days annual leave increasing with service to 30 days,
- 8% performance bonus (Paid quarterly)
- Green Car Scheme
- Share Scheme
- Non-contributory Pension Scheme 10%
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental and Vision Scheme
- Life Insurance
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, 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.
Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/why-caterpillar.html
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This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates
July 8, 2026 - July 17, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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