Career Area:
Marketing
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.
The Experiential Marketing / Global Trade Shows & Events team is seeking an experienced Event Manager to oversee a team of Event Consultants. Event Consultants strategize, organize and execute special events and tradeshows for various business units within the Enterprise. This is a working manger role as the incumbent will also assist with the planning of large-scale, high-visibility events and trade shows. This role requires a customer-focused individual with strong leadership skills, the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively, and a desire to deliver world-class customer experiences.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Lead the Event Consultant team as well as coordinate and execute various tradeshows & events.
Hire and supervise internal and external resources to support the teams & projects success.
Develop team best practices and drive efficiency with the creation of stand work and lean planning principals.
May represent and interface with the executive office, dealer principals, high volume customers and high-profile suppliers both domestically and internationally.
Provide on-site setup and hosting support for the most critical internal and external facing events and tradeshows.
Manage the completion of its own work assignments and coordinates work with others.
Oversee project processes and procedures and monitors the productivity and performance of the project team.
Manage all aspects of projects, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing project progress. Ensures adherence to project schedules and completion of project goals.
Prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of projects.
Manage vendor/supplier relationships: Knowledge of external provider management processes and ability to effectively manage the business relationship with external providers (e.g., vendors, service providers, contractors, consultants, and suppliers).
Work with internal division compliance team to ensure all behaviors and actions align with Enterprise Values in Action.
Skills:
Extensive background in event consulting and project management.
Strong background / knowledge in tradeshow management and execution.
Proven Leadership Experience and / or relevant leadership training.
Superior communications & presentation skills, both written & verbal.
Strong customer focus, ability to influence and create immersive customer experiences.
Top Candidate will also have:
A bachelor's degree in communications, Marketing, or equivalent experience
Technical aptitude related to digital platforms and tools.
Knowledge of various Caterpillar products, services, product applications, and experience interacting with the dealer network
Proven budget management skills
Contract negotiation skills, enabling them to secure favorable terms and conditions that drive successful outcomes for our organization.
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills and/or training.
Ability to partner and build relationships across matrix organizations at various levels - clients, vendors & peers.
Experience resolving routine issues or problems with vendors in organization's best interest.
Summary Pay Range:
$108,360.00 - $162,480.00
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.
Benefits:
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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 www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
February 22, 2024 - March 3, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.
Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.
