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Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL is seeking a Fleet Manager to fulfill contractual commitments across equipment management, production optimization, safety, sustainability, and financial performance. You will engage with customer executives, plant management, and operators to drive value and profitability.
The role involves onsite work with up to 50% travel, relocation support, and no visa sponsorship. This position belongs to Caterpillar’s Job Site Solutions group within Resource Industries
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Caterpillar’s Job Site Solutions (JSS) group, part of the Resource Industries Sales, Services and Technology division, is currently seeking a Fleet Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for fulfilling customers' specific contractual commitments in a profitable manner. These commitments include specific deliverables in equipment management, production optimization, safety, sustainability, and financial performance. You will work directly with customer executive management, plant management, and equipment operators.
Demonstrated field experience supporting large mobile equipment and machinery, with a strong understanding of equipment applications, maintenance practices, and customer operational needs.
Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Deep product knowledge, application experience with equipment and production technologies, and the ability to successfully manage contracts to profitability.
Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Superior communication skills – both written and verbal – that range from operational and technical discussions to Dealer Principal and Executive presentations.
Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Superior relationship-building skills and the ability to execute through a team of Caterpillar, Dealer, and Customer personnel.
Knowledge of the principles and practices for selling products, technology and services; ability to provide overall product/service 'value' and to differentiate support offerings that address clearly understood customer needs.
This role is based in the Peoria, IL office.
Travel requirements for this position may be up to 50%, depending on your proximity to key customer locations.
Domestic relocation assistance is available.
Visa sponsorship, international assignments, or payroll transfers are not available for this role.
$128,470.00 - $192,710.00
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.
* 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: September 9, 2026 - September 23, 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.