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Kimmel & Associates
Vice President of Customer Technology-Heavy Equipment
Kimmel & Associates· Heavy Equipment
About this role
About the Company
For more than 100 years, the company has been a trusted Caterpillar dealer serving Central and Southern California. The company is known for strong customer relationships, technical expertise, exceptional service, and long-term stability.
The company is continuing to invest in connected equipment, digital platforms, and worksite technology to help customers improve safety, productivity, uptime, and fleet visibility.
About the Position
The Vice President of Customer Technology will lead the company's customer technology strategy and oversee the adoption and growth of connected equipment, digital platforms, worksite technology, and emerging solutions.
This executive will lead the Sitech division, including technology sales, operations, service, sales engineering, and technical teams. The role will work closely with sales, product support, parts, rental, marketing, and executive leadership to drive customer adoption and long-term value.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategy for Caterpillar integrated technology, Trimble/Sitech, drone and geospatial solutions, digital platforms, and emerging technologies.
- Develop customer solutions around grade control, productivity, payload, condition monitoring, and connected fleets.
- Manage budgets and P&L performance while identifying opportunities for growth.
- Lead, coach, and develop technology sales and support teams.
- Build scalable customer onboarding, training, and sales programs.
- Equip dealership teams to effectively sell, demonstrate, and support technology solutions.
- Align Sitech and dealership teams around customer outcomes and revenue growth.
- Partner with marketing to increase customer awareness and technology adoption.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-enabled customer solutions.
- Ensure technology offerings meet appropriate contractual, risk, and compliance requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Senior-level leadership experience in heavy equipment, construction technology, dealership operations, digital fleet solutions, Sitech, or construction positioning technology.
- Strong knowledge of machine technology, telematics, grade control, connected fleets, and digital platforms.
- Proven P&L, budgeting, team leadership, and business development experience.
- Strong customer engagement, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to translate complex technology into practical customer value.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and organizational change.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
Benefits
- Competitive executive compensation package.
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Leadership development and career growth opportunities.
- Opportunity to lead a strategic technology division within a company with 100+ years of success.
- Direct impact on an established company’s technology strategy, customer experience, and future growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Vice President of Customer Technology-Heavy Equipment role at Kimmel & Associates?
The listed salary for this Vice President of Customer Technology-Heavy Equipment position at Kimmel & Associates is USD 200K–225K. This is an FULL TIME role.
Where is the Vice President of Customer Technology-Heavy Equipment position at Kimmel & Associates located?
This Vice President of Customer Technology-Heavy Equipment role at Kimmel & Associates is based in Los Angeles, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Vice President of Customer Technology-Heavy Equipment role at Kimmel & Associates full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Vice President of Customer Technology-Heavy Equipment role in the Heavy Equipment department at Kimmel & Associates.
Which team or department does the Vice President of Customer Technology-Heavy Equipment at Kimmel & Associates belong to?
This Vice President of Customer Technology-Heavy Equipment position is part of the Heavy Equipment department at Kimmel & Associates. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Vice President of Customer Technology-Heavy Equipment job at Kimmel & Associates posted?
This Vice President of Customer Technology-Heavy Equipment position at Kimmel & Associates was posted on Sep 25, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Vice President of Customer Technology-Heavy Equipment
Kimmel & Associates · 💰 USD 200K–225K
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