Senior Commercial Consultant

As a Senior Commercial Consultant, you will work alongside the Commercial Manager and peers to develop as-a-service and asset sale pricing strategies for defined segments and currencies. You will develop and manage new as-a-service customer commercial agreements and set up a process to support and manage bespoke agreements. You'll measure and report the on-going profitability of existing business. What you will do:

• Analyse, interpret, and communicate a wide variety of data (economic and competitive environment, revenue and profitability, and historical forecasted sales, prices, discounts, and price realization) to draw business insights and recommend actions to maximise sales and profitability.
• Develop advanced strategic pricing recommendations for new and existing products and services to drive value-based pricing.
• Provide thought leadership to key stakeholders in the development of pricing strategies for new and existing products and services.
• Develop pricing strategies for products and services for specific business segments and currencies based on selected business models. Continually improve pricing strategies based on targeted learning.
• Develop and apply customer agreements for specific business segments based on selected business models. Continually improve customer agreements based on targeted learning.
• Lead deal teams to establish pricing and agreements for bespoke deals to support internal partners in specific business segments.
• Monitor and track the performance of different products and agreements in specific segments, to make targeted recommendations to maintain profitable growth.
• Support the delivery of component NPI programs as required including the development of new product and service requirements to support our commercial strategies., Facilitates creation of the 'right' products and services to resolve customer business issues.
• Fosters strong customer relationships via delivery on commitments, open communication, and on-going feedback/improvement.
• Anticipates customer needs, focusing efforts to proactively meet needs and exceed customer expectations.
• Communicates and models the criticality of customer focus as an organizational strategy.
Data Gathering & Analysis: Level Expert:
• Leads in collecting and analyzing an organization's data requirements.
• Develops data analysis risk-reduction strategies.
• Contributes to and publishes internal documents on the results of the analyzed data.
• Designs new data analysis tools to increase data processing effectiveness.
• Predicts the directions and trends of data gathering and analysis in the market.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Level Extensive Experience:
• Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks.
• Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.
• Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives.
• Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.
• Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.
Effective Communications: Level Expert:
• Works to create a climate that values and rewards good oral and written communication.
• Communicates effectively with diverse audiences, using appropriate media and language.
• Ensures important messages are clearly understood.
• Coaches others on methods of improving their own communications.
Negotiating: Level Extensive Experience:
• Ensures negotiators have awareness of complementary yet diverse interests.
• Successfully completes significant negotiations, both internal and external.
• Protects own position, while demonstrating willingness to achieve win-win.
• Identifies similarities and differences in position and assesses impact on discussions.
• Detects and addresses lack of progress or a stalemate.
Relationship Management: Level Expert:
• Oversees key commercial reviews to assure service and relationship satisfaction.
• Collaborates with partners in the pursuit of common business objectives.
• Maintains status information on major developments in client or partner environment.
• Works directly with partners to discern business trends and their implications.
• Fosters a climate conducive to establishing positive working relationships with outsiders.
Strategic Thinking: Level Working Knowledge:
• Supports the group's go-to-market strategy.
• Raises awareness of potential strategic alliances and partnerships.
• Explains elements of the strategy to others and encourages questions.
• Monitors marketplace trends, opportunities, and vulnerabilities, reports findings.
• Makes sound recommendations when faced with complex and contradictory alternatives.
Value Selling: Level Working Knowledge:
• Uses 'value selling' techniques to successfully engage partners.
• Researches the customer's industry and organization.
• Discusses issues and considerations regarding current 'value selling' practices and recommends potential improvements.
• Quantifies proposed costs, benefits, and value in customer terms.
• Defines and documents value-added activities and their benefits to customers beyond the initial sales transaction.
  
  We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products, and services to help our customers build a better-more sustainable-world. We need self-motivated, intelligent, and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building., Education: Bachelor's degree in Business (Finance, Economics, Marketing, etc.) or Engineering, Experience in serviceable lease agreements in the OEM electrification industry.
• Experience in variable pricing agreements and contract scope development.
• Experience in building new commercial value propositions.
• Proven track record working collaboratively across a large matrixed organization.
  
  Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it., Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 99-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. Caterpillar's Electrification & Energy Solutions (E+ES) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified power train, zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/services and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries., Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.


• 25 days annual leave
• Up to 20% bonus
• Car Allowance - £625pcm
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%.
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.