Senior Strategy Consultant

Caterpillar; Larne; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job description

Career Area: Sales

Compensation Grade: 24

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.

Job Title: Senior Strategy Consultant

Salary/Grade: £51,236 - £64,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Larne

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Up to 18% bonus
• Car Allowance - £500pcm
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 6%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

About EPD

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres, municipalities, and more.

With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers.

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. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

The opportunity

As the Senior Strategy Consultant, you will be responsible for identifying market opportunities, analysing competitive landscapes, and developing strategic plans to ensure our products meet customer needs and achieve business objectives. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, sales, and customer support, to ensure alignment and successful execution of product strategies.

As a Senior Strategy Consultant, you will be expected to conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify trends, customer preferences, and potential areas for growth. You will use this information to create comprehensive product roadmaps and strategic plans that align with the company's overall vision and goals.

What you will do:

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis through collaboration with FG Wilson Dealers, Sales team and other internal business partners.
• Meet regularly with Dealer Network to understand customer needs and expectations.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Product Road Map for the FG Wilson brand.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of product strategies.
• Play a key role in strategic planning sessions, facilitating cross-departmental collaboration, communicating product strategies clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Your ability to build consensus, manage expectations, and drive alignment across teams will be essential to your success in this role.
• Your insights and recommendations will be critical in guiding decision-making processes and ensuring the company's products remain competitive and relevant in the marketplace.

What you have:

Customer Focus - Level Working Knowledge:

• Communicates the importance of customer needs/expectations and commits to resolving them.
• Researches and verifies customer needs and expectations.
• Meets regularly with customers to understand their wants, needs and expectations.

Data Gathering & Analysis - Level Extensive Experience:

• Documents sources and validates the accuracy of data analysis by evaluating the pros and cons of data analysis methods used.
• Implements procedures and policies within a data processing function.
• Evaluates best practices of data gathering and analysis within the data centre/construction/mining industries regarding power generation.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Level Working Knowledge:

• Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
• Participates in documenting and prioritising data, ideas, stakeholders, and processes.
• Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

Effective Communications - Level Working Knowledge:

• Able to gain consensus on the execution of priorities to multiple stakeholder groups.
• Able to communicate technical details from dealers to engineering teams.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.

Relationship Management- Level Working Knowledge:

• Provides prompt and effective responses to dealer requests and interactions.
• Monitors client satisfaction levels on a regular basis.
• Works with dealers and internal teams to address critical issues and resolve major problems.

Strategic Thinking - Level Working Knowledge:

• Create and implement the business product strategy.
• Explains elements of the strategy to others and encourages questions.
• Monitors marketplace trends, opportunities, and vulnerabilities; reports findings.
• Makes sound recommendations when faced with complex and contradictory alternatives.

Additional information:

• There is a travel requirement of once a quarter.
• This position is currently a hybrid in-office work model, requiring a 3-day weekly office presence onsite at our Larne office and remote work for the remaining days. However, work arrangements may be adjusted at any time based on business needs.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. #CaterpillarNI #LI

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

Posting Dates: April 2, 2025 - April 9, 2025

The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.