Product Definition Consultant – Americas Retail Electric Power Solutions

Caterpillar Inc.

Product Definition Consultant identifying and translating customer needs into product strategy for Caterpillar's Retail Electric Power Solutions. Partnering with teams to enhance competitiveness and drive growth.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeIrving • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,470 - $192,710 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management and definition, with a strong focus on customer needs and market opportunities. Capable of synthesizing complex information into actionable product strategies while effectively influencing cross-functional teams.

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Product ManagementCustomer Insights AnalysisCross-Functional Team CollaborationElectric Power Industry ExperienceStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Product DefinitionMarket AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentNPI/PCI Program SupportCompetitive Analysis

Soft Skills

Commercial AcumenCustomer FocusDisciplined ExecutionInfluencing Without AuthorityOwnership Mindset

Industry Keywords

Electric PowerGenerator SetIndustrial EquipmentEnergy SolutionsDealer Channels

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Product Definition Consultant is responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and translating customer, dealer, and market needs across North America and the Americas into actionable product and portfolio strategies for Caterpillar's Retail Electric Power Solutions (REPS) business.
This role serves as the voice of the customer, partnering closely with dealers, sales teams, engineering, marketing, and product groups to identify growth opportunities, define unmet customer needs, support new product introductions, and improve the competitiveness of Caterpillar's electric power offerings.
Success requires strong commercial acumen, customer focus, technical understanding, disciplined execution, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Gather, analyze, and communicate customer, dealer, consultant, electrical contractor, and competitive insights across North America and the Americas.
Identify unmet customer needs and market opportunities that can drive profitable growth.
Monitor industry trends across data centers, telecom, healthcare, commercial property, industrial, public sector, and emerging energy solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Experience in product management, product definition, commercial, sales, engineering, marketing, or related business roles.
Demonstrated ability to analyze customer, dealer, market, and competitive inputs and translate them into clear business recommendations.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create concise business cases, presentations, and one-page summaries.
Electric Power, generator set, industrial equipment, energy, or related industry experience.
Understanding of generator set applications, dealer channels, customer buying behaviors, and competitive dynamics.
Experience working directly with Cat dealers, regional sales teams, customers, consultants, or channel partners.
Ability to synthesize market, customer, competitive, and financial information into clear product recommendations.
Experience supporting product roadmaps, NPI/PCI programs, business cases, or product governance processes.
Strong ownership mindset with the discipline to track actions, decisions, deliverables, and follow-through.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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