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Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions (SMR) is expanding its GET & Buckets team in Africa and seeks a seasoned Business Development Manager in South Africa or Zambia. The role focuses on growing market share, guiding selling strategies, and building key customer relationships across regions.
You will train local sales teams, support product launches, and drive strategic growth with a customer-centric approach. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in sales/marketing within mobile mining equipment, a
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions (SMR) is a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, services, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and infrastructure industries. One of our key success factors are our 17,000 dedicated employees – the ones who brought us to the market-leading position we hold today, and the ambassadors of our brand and culture. To continue attracting, engaging and developing top talents in a relevant way for our business, we’re now making a move towards an even more employee-centric, digital and agile approach.
The Parts & Services Division in Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions has a unique opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our GET & Buckets team. The role will be based in South Africa or Zambia.
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to support the Sales Areas in Africa as a strategic partner to develop and maintain key customer relationships. Support Sales area with guidance and advice on the implementation of selling strategies for the GET and Buckets product range.
The ideal candidate will play a vital role in driving significant growth, developing long-term business strategic goals, and assisting Sales Areas in cultivating and maintaining relationships. Your responsibilities will encompass identifying business opportunities that align with or anticipate client needs, participating in negotiation and the closure of business deals, and staying updated on current market conditions.
To excel in this role, you must be able to build strong relationships with the local sales teams. This will include training and education on the product range as well as visit to key customers in conjunction with the local sales team to provide product knowledge. This position offers a dynamic and challenging opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a results-driven environment. By joining our team, you will have the chance to make a significant impact, contribute to strategic business growth, and foster enduring customer relationships.
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced candidate for the role, with a bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a commercial/technical field. Having a solid educational foundation in these areas will provide a strong framework for success. Additionally, a high level of technical knowledge and application expertise in our product range would be a distinct advantage, enabling the candidate to effectively promote and sell our offerings.
The ideal candidate should possess marketing knowledge and experience in bringing new products to market. This will involve understanding market dynamics, customer needs, and effective marketing strategies.
Furthermore, a sound understanding of the mobile mining equipment industry is essential, as it will enable the candidate to navigate the intricacies of the industry and make informed business decisions.
With over 10 years of experience in sales and marketing, preferably within the mobile mining equipment industry, the candidate should have a proven track record of coaching and mentoring sales teams to achieve key performance indicators. Strong leadership, communication, and motivational skills are vital for driving the success of our sales and marketing efforts. Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal, is essential due to our international setting.
In this role you will report to the General Manager GET & Buckets within the Parts & Services Division.
We offer you versatile and interesting tasks in international business environment, as well as the opportunity to develop your own professional skills and career. In addition, we offer good employee benefits and inclusive corporate culture focused on sustainable development, with values such as Innovation, Fair Play, Customer Focus and Passion to Win. At Sandvik we believe that the diversity of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds will contribute to successes for our employees, our company and therefore also our customers.
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3 November 2026