**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. Caterpillar is a seeking a **Market Research Consultant for Governmental / Cooperative Contracts** . Partnering with our dealer network, Caterpillar does significant business with governments in the US and Canada. If you enjoy data analysis and are looking for a great opportunity to gain or expand your market research and account management skills inside a growing industry, the Governmental Sales team in our Global Construction and Infrastructure Division (GCI) is a place for you as a Market Research Consultant! **What will you do?** In this role, you will manage all facets of the governmental contracts we utilize to run our business in the governmental market segment. Additionally, you will have opportunity to build your data analysis and project management skills alongside the opportunity to work cross functionally and collaboratively with internal business teams and dealers. + Design and execute market research projects + Respond to RFPs, RFQs, etc for governmental contracts (cooperative contracts) + Promote, grow and manageCooperative contracts + Own and manageour cooperative contract salesprocesses,track sales and payouts + Create reports and analyze trends for Sales, Governmental PINS (Percentage of Industry Sales), and seasonality. + Attend tradeshows;showcase Caterpillar machines and services + Conduct dealer/customer training for events/tradeshows + Participateinand drive growth projects with a Governmental focus **What You Have** **(Core Skills)** + **Data gathering & analysis:** Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data effectively and translate those findings to business leaders/partners;Proficient in Microsoft Excel(pivot tables, slicers, VLOOKUP)and Microsoft PowerPoint + **Collaboration:** Using projectmanagement skills, working effectively and respectfully with others and delivering against deadlines + Excellent **relationship management** and **creative** problem-solvingskills + Strong time management and organization skills + Ability to travel up to 15% of the time **Top Candidates Will Also Have** + Prior experience inmarket research,salesoperations,project management, government contracts orrelatedfield + Professional experience in a client-facing or customer service role + Knowledge & experienceworking with dealerships and dealernetworksin a sales, marketing orclientfacing capacity + Thorough understanding ofCaterpillar’sproduct line **Additional Details** + Work location: Peoria, IL + Caterpillar requires 5 days per week of in-office work (M-F) **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:** Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. + Medical, dental, and vision benefits* + Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)* + 401(k) savings plans* + Health Savings Account (HSA)* + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)* + Health Lifestyle Programs* + Employee Assistance Program* + Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts* + Career Development* + Incentive bonus* + Disability benefits + Life Insurance + Parental leave + Adoption benefits + Tuition Reimbursement * These benefits also apply to part-time employees Relocation is available for this position. 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:** April 28, 2025 - May 11, 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) .