**Career Area:** Strategy **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 Competitive Analysis Research Consultant, you will have the opportunity to develop essential competitors’ business information and provide recommendations to management for Caterpillar Construction Industries and Rental teams. You will provide analysis and interpretation of the competitors insights including financial condition, new product introduction, leadership structure, global market and M&A and divestures etc. **What you will do:** Assist the Competitive Intelligence Strategy Manager in the systematic collection, evaluation, and communication of competitive marketing intelligence required for targeted business intelligence projects which Caterpillar business teams or external customers need to make their business decisions and support business strategies. + Managing all aspects of competitors landscape and business insight for Cat Rental team, particularly with Dealer Rental Growth Plans (RGPs) + Regular communication to Cat rental customers; regarding the industries in which they participate, their competitors or other relevant information about the external business environment + Collection and analysis of the actions, capabilities, and strategies of competitive firms with regular assessment of their impact to Caterpillar Rental + Providing analysis of competitors financial dashboard for Caterpillar Rental team + Participating in presentation of competitors’ business insight information to Caterpillar Rental and dealer conference meetings + Providing analysis support for Caterpillar Construction Industries Quarterly Business Review meeting + Providing pulses for Caterpillar Construction Industries competitors + Participating global tradeshows including ConExpo, Bauma and American Rental Association + Providing analysis for ad-hoc requests and special competitors’ request from Executive Office and Caterpillar Construction Industries leadership team **What you will have:** + **Analytical Thinking:** Skills and ability to draw insight from diverse sources and broad/ambiguous data sets. + **Financial Analysis** : Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material. + **Effective Communications:** Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; strong written and oral communication skills, including capability in developing and delivering presentation material for executive management + **Strategic Thinking:** Knowledge of the importance of “big picture” thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization. + **Education/Experience:** Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (Engineer, Marketing, Financing, Business Administration and Accounting etc.) with 3-5 years related experience. **Top candidates will also have:** + Master's degree in Business Administration or related fields + Independent project lead experience with strong customer focus + Multi-functional experience + Previous exposure / contacts within the Caterpillar business units / verticals + Job-related experience (Competitors’ research and assessments) **Additional Information:** 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 . **Employee benefit details** 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 an hourly wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a yearly STIP bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date). **Final details** Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. \#LI **Summary Pay Range:** $110,520.00 - $165,840.00 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_ . **Posting Dates:** February 7, 2025 - February 23, 2025 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .