2027 Field Representative Development Program

Program overview

Training and rotations

• The first three months include travel across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia to visit Caterpillar offices, Cat dealers, and customer sites.
• Participants build communication and leadership skills and connect with peers and mentors.
• Participants complete 12–24 months of rotations, potentially at their home location or through domestic or international assignments.
• Rotations expose participants to different parts of the business, technical and commercial work, and strategic projects.

Potential field opportunities

• Program graduates may move into field-based roles supporting Cat dealers and customers.
• A listed opportunity is Marketing and Sales Operations Representative, collaborating with dealers to build capability, improve processes, and execute strategies.
• The representative may lead improvement project portfolios, use data storytelling, and develop solutions that help dealers meet customer needs.

Program qualifications

• A degree in engineering, marketing, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel internationally 50–70%, depending on assignments, and willingness to live abroad for up to three months.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Valid passport and ability to obtain required international travel visas.
• An analytical mindset and proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and Power BI, for cleaning, summarizing, visualizing, and communicating data.

Preferred background

• The program is described as ideal for early-career candidates with 0–3 years of relevant experience; internships and academic projects are a plus.
• Experience supporting or leading small projects, participation in tech or innovation activities, and multicultural or international experience are desirable.
• A third language is a plus.

Skills sought

• Critical thinking, problem solving, communication, stakeholder management, adaptability, learning agility, digital and data literacy, teamwork, and collaboration.

Program support

• Participants receive a personalized development plan, a dedicated coach, training, mentorship, and access to a global peer network and knowledge ecosystem.
• The program offers international exposure, possible time abroad for a rotation, and a development path toward roles across the business.