Production Teamlead (m/w/d) - Prüfstand

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Kiel; Vor Ort; EUR 157.000 - 237.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global manufacturing company is seeking a Director of Business Development in Kiel, Germany. The successful candidate will drive expansion in electrification site projects, lead a global team, and introduce groundbreaking technical solutions. Candidates should have extensive experience in commercial opportunities and negotiations. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels. Relocation support is offered, along with competitive compensation including medical and dental benefits.

Leistungen

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience identifying commercial opportunities and nurturing new accounts.
• Demonstrated experience successfully completing significant internal and external negotiations.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing global team.

Aufgaben

• Lead and close complex, high-value commercial agreements.
• Introduce and sell new concepts, products, or solutions.
• Build and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.

Kenntnisse

Negotiating

Team Leadership

Selling Innovation

Effective Communications

Industry Knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Career Area

Sales

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.

About E+ES

Caterpillar’s Electrification & Energy Solutions (E&ES) Division focuses on delivering advanced electrified powertrain, zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, microgrid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/services, and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries.

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products, and services to help our customers build a better, more sustainable, world. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility, and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building.

What You Will Do

The Director of Business Development is a visionary and action-oriented leader responsible for driving the expansion and success of electrification site projects. This role leads a global team dedicated to acquiring new customer sites, incubating robust relationships, developing and implementing groundbreaking technical solutions, and delivering innovative energy solutions in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and close complex, high-value commercial agreements, navigate challenging stakeholder environments and resolve conflicts to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Introduce and sell new concepts, products, or solutions, particularly in electrification, energy, or related technical fields. Identify market opportunities, articulate compelling value propositions and drive adoption with both new and existing customers.
• Build and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams focused on commercializing technical solutions.

What You Will Have

Business Development: Extensive experience identifying commercial opportunities and nurturing new accounts to drive business growth. Ability to structure innovative deal frameworks and adapt negotiation strategies to emerging technologies and business models.

Negotiating: Demonstrated experience successfully completing significant internal and external negotiations, identifying similarities and differences in positions and assessing their impact on discussions. Clearly articulates the risks of negotiation breakdown from each party’s perspective.

Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing global team of industry experts. Proven track record in fostering collaboration across diverse regions and disciplines, driving accountability, and achieving ambitious business objectives through effective leadership and mentorship.

Selling Innovation: Proven ability to introduce and sell innovative technical solutions, driving adoption in new markets. Able to articulate compelling value propositions and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Expert knowledge of decision-making processes and tools; ability to analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Evaluates and discusses alternatives with multiple stakeholders.

Effective Communications: Ability and experience communicating effectively with a global audience, adapting documents and presentations for the intended audience, and employing appropriate methods of persuasion.

Industry Knowledge: Extensive experience working in energy, renewables, construction, or power industries, with a deep understanding of what drives customer outcomes.

Additional Information

• This role will be based in Dallas/Irving, TX.
• This position offers relocation.
• This position will require up to 50% travel (domestic and international).
• This position does not offer sponsorship.

Summary Pay Range

$185,400.00 - $278,160.00

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

• 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates: December 22, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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