Global Sales Manager

GRTS; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A European technology leader in mining safety is hiring a Business Development Manager in South Africa. You'll drive global growth, focusing on collision avoidance solutions within the mining sector. The ideal candidate has a solid background in global business development and enterprise sales, particularly in safety-critical systems. This role offers ample career progression in a financially robust company, aiming for ambitious targets while establishing relationships with top-tier executives.

Qualifications

• Strong background in global business development or enterprise sales, ideally in mining technology.
• History of securing large, complex contracts and opening new international markets.
• Proactive and self-motivated, capable of meeting ambitious growth targets.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global business development strategy for the collision avoidance portfolio.
• Generate new enterprise projects in untapped geographical markets.
• Drive cross-selling and upsell opportunities within established accounts.
• Build and maintain relationships with global tier-one mining executives.

Skills

Global business development

Enterprise sales

Cross-selling

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Job description

Recruiting all things mining, minerals and machinery!

Drive Worldwide Growth in Mining Safety Technology

Are you an ambitious, results-driven Business Development Manager with a proven track record in high-value enterprise sales? Do you want to join a financially robust, privately owned European technology leader that is revolutionizing safety in the global mining industry?

We are seeking a Global Business Development Manager to join our team and become a key driver of our explosive worldwide growth, focusing primarily on our cutting-edge collision avoidance solutions.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to work with a proven brand currently in a major growth phase. We are a well-established specialist providing advanced surface and underground collision avoidance and communications systems to the world's leading mining companies.

• Established Success: We have recently secured multiple global contracts with tier‑one mining companies and maintain a strong install base.
• Strategic Impact: You will be tasked with penetrating new global regions and securing high‑value, large enterprise deals.
• Career Progression: As a privately owned and financially strong company, we offer excellent opportunities for career progression and the chance to make a significant, measurable impact on the business's future.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Vice President, you will work closely with the leadership team to define and execute the global business development strategy.

• Lead the global business development strategy for the collision avoidance portfolio.
• Generate new enterprise projects in untapped geographical markets.
• Drive cross‑selling and upsell opportunities within our established, global account base.
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with global tier‑one mining executives.

Who You Are

You are a strategic thinker and an expert deal‑closer who thrives in an international environment.

• You possess a strong background in global business development or enterprise sales, ideally within mining technology, heavy industry technology, or similar safety‑critical systems.
• You have a demonstrable history of securing large, complex enterprise contracts and opening new international markets.
• You are proactive, self‑motivated, and capable of operating autonomously to meet ambitious growth targets.

Ready to Make a Global Impact?

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead the charge for a globally recognized leader in mining safety technology, we want to hear from you.

Apply Now

Contact Neil Watts for a confidential discussion about this exceptional opportunity.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Sales and Business Development / Industries: Mining