Strategic Business Growth Lead – Africa Mining

Caterpillar; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in heavy machinery is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the African mining sector. This strategic role involves collaborating with dealers to implement business strategies based on market insights. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in business development, preferably in mining, and fluency in French is essential. Competitive compensation and travel requirements of 60% apply.

Benefits

Total rewards package

Variable bonus potential

Visa sponsorship available

Employee benefits from day one

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in business development, preferably in mining.
• Proven experience in strategy development and implementation in mining.
• Fluency in French is essential.
• Experience in data mining and market trend analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with sales goals.
• Analyze organizational strengths and weaknesses to respond to market opportunities.
• Coach sales teams to promote mining products.
• Cultivate strong relationships with mining customers and Caterpillar dealers.

Skills

Customer Focus

Data Analysis

Strategic Thinking

Effective Communication

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing or Business

Postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent)

Job description

A global leader in heavy machinery is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the African mining sector. This strategic role involves collaborating with dealers to implement business strategies based on market insights. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in business development, preferably in mining, and fluency in French is essential. Competitive compensation and travel requirements of 60% apply.