Field Representative Development Program 2027

About the role

Caterpillar's Field Representative Development Program is a 1 to 2 year full-time (40 hours per week, onsite five days a week) training and development program based in Geneva, starting on 1 February 2027. It gives participants hands-on experience and world-class training in how Caterpillar partners with its Cat Dealers to serve customers worldwide, with a clear path to a field-based role supporting dealers and customers.

Key responsibilities

• Complete three months of cohort training covering Caterpillar products, services and industry strategies, communication and leadership skills, and visits to dealers across the EAME and Central Asia region.
• Complete rotational assignments of 12 to 18 months across the organization, developing technical and commercial skills and working on strategic projects.
• After graduation, enter a field role such as Sales Representative, supporting dealers and customers, advising them on performance, forecasting and sales strategy, and helping roll out new products.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel up to 30-70% depending on assignments and willingness to live abroad for up to 3 months for training or rotation.
• Fluent in English and a valid passport through August 2027.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office / O365, including building simple dashboards or visualizations with Power BI and advanced Excel.
• Preferred: a third language, project experience, participation in tech communities or hackathons, and experience in a multicultural environment.

What we offer

• A personalized development plan and a dedicated coach.
• Technical, commercial and soft-skill training with international exposure.
• Coaching, mentorship, access to Caterpillar's global knowledge base and a career path with long-term growth.