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 customer-facing field role.

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 a broad technical and commercial skillset and working on strategic projects.
• After graduation, step into a field-based role supporting Cat Dealers and customers, such as a Sales Representative responsible for the support, marketing and sales of machines or engines, driving revenue and growth for the aftermarket solutions business in the assigned territory, advising dealers on performance, forecasting and sales strategy, and supporting the rollout of 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

• Critical thinking, problem solving, communication and stakeholder management.
• Learning agility and adaptability.
• Digital and data literacy, including building simple dashboards or visualizations with tools such as Power BI and advanced Excel.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• A third language is a plus; project, competition or multicultural experience is a plus.

What we offer

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