Product Marketing Communications Consultant

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$108K/yr – $169K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 23 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and execute product marketing strategies and messaging for Caterpillar's dealer and internal audiences, turning complex tech into compelling stories and assets while driving adoption and measurement.

  • Define go-to-market plans and launches
  • Lead cross-functional delivery
  • Measure KPIs and optimize performance

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own product marketing strategy: Develop and execute integrated product marketing plans aligned with business and product objectives. Plan launches and adoption campaigns for Caterpillar dealers and internal stakeholders.
  • Build positioning and messaging: Translate dealer needs, product capabilities, and competitive insights into differentiated positioning, value propositions, audience-specific messaging, and clear benefit-led narratives.
  • Turn technology into stories: Partner with product managers and engineers to convert roadmaps, release notes, workflows, and technical features into executive-ready stories, visuals, demonstrations, and end-user communications.
  • Create high-impact content: Write and design polished marketing assets across web pages, one-pagers, presentations, email campaigns, blogs, user guides, and product launch materials.
  • Develop demos and video content: Create demo narratives and scripts, and record and edit short product videos that explain capabilities and use cases simply and persuasively.
  • Drive dealer insight and adoption: Gather feedback from dealers and engagement teams, identify customer challenges, and use insights to improve messaging, campaigns, onboarding, and ongoing engagement.
  • Measure and optimize performance: Define and monitor meaningful KPIs, including engagement, conversion, and adoption measures. Use analytics, testing, and AI-enabled tools to improve marketing effectiveness and return on investment.
  • Lead cross-functional delivery: Coordinate with product, sales, engineering, UI/UX, communications, and agency partners. Manage multiple initiatives with autonomy, sound judgment, and consistent follow-through.
  • Protect brand quality: Ensure communications are clear, visually compelling, audience-appropriate, and consistent with Caterpillar brand standards.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in B2B product marketing, marketing communications, or go-to-market strategy for technology-based products.
  • Proven ability to develop product narratives, positioning, messaging, launch plans, and adoption campaigns.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, presentation, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical concepts for executive and end-user audiences.
  • Strong visual design and content-production skills, including the ability to independently create professional presentations and one-page marketing materials.
  • Proficiency with PowerPoint and Microsoft 365, plus experience with creative tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, or comparable platforms.
  • Experience using marketing analytics, A/B testing, or funnel performance data to guide decisions and improve results.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work autonomously in an evolving environment, and influence outcomes across functions without direct authority.

Preferred

  • Experience working with dealer networks, channel partners, or complex B2B customer ecosystems.
  • Exposure to the heavy equipment, industrial, automotive, or adjacent sectors.
  • Hands-on experience with AI-assisted content creation, marketing automation, and modern marketing technology platforms.
  • Experience managing creative agencies, vendors, or external production partners.
  • Experience scripting, recording, and editing product demos or short-form video content.

Benefits

  • 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*
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Caterpillar Inc.

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For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, 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. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

Founded in 1925
Irving, Texas, USA
61K employees (2,910 in marketing)
83% recommend to a friend
85% CEO approval

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$108K/yr – $169K/yr

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Total Funding
$3.5B
Last Raise
$3.5B
Post IPO Debt, 7 months ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $3.5B
  • Oct 2024
    Grant • $5M
  • Jun 2019
    Grant

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35.5%
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9.7%
Social
5.7%
Paid
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