Event Marketing Consultant, Visionlink

Caterpillar•Peoria, IL

8d•$97,530 - $146,290

About The Position

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. The Cat® Digital group is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., responsible for bringing world class capabilities to our products and services. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, we're focused on using data, technology, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world. Job Summary: Caterpillar’s VisionLink marketing team is hiring an Event Marketing Consultant to manage the planning, organization, execution, and measurement of a wide range of events that support the growth of VisionLink. This role collaborates closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver high-quality, brand-aligned experiences that advance the VisionLink marketing strategy. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and highly collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to identify risks, resolve issues, and drive alignment. They possess exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, demonstrate disciplined logistical coordination, and bring a polished, service-oriented hospitality mindset to event execution. The candidate is self-motivated, proactive, and confident in making decisions and taking initiative in fast-paced environments.

Requirements

Customer Focus: Working knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Collaborating: Working knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Creativity: Working knowledge of the approaches, tools, and techniques for promoting creative, original thinking and ability to apply it to a variety of business situations.
Effective Communications: Working understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Relationship Management: Working knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Vendor/Supplier Management: Working knowledge of external provider management processes and ability to effectively manage the business relationship with external providers (e.g. vendors, service providers, contractors, consultants and suppliers).
Project Management: Working knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting large-scale tradeshows and industry events
Experience planning and executing hospitality events to promote products and solutions in B2B environments
Strong understanding of event-based product promotion and customer engagement
Familiarity with Caterpillar customer industries (e.g., construction, mining, energy, transportation) is a plus
Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and agencies to deliver seamless event experiences

Responsibilities

Overseeing project processes and procedures; monitoring the productivity and performance of project team.
Managing all aspects of projects.
Setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress of project.
Ensuring adherence to project schedules and completion of project goals.
Preparing reports for the team on project status or potential issues.
Managing vendors/suppliers engagement.