Mining Key Account Manager - Grow Strategic Accounts

Boardroom Appointments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a commercially driven Key Account Manager to join the Mining Division in Springs, Gauteng. You will drive new business growth, manage key accounts and expand market share across South Africa, with occasional international travel.

The role requires a strong mining background, five years of technical sales experience, and proven business development and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in technical sales within the mining industry.
• Proven experience in business development and key account management.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively throughout South Africa, with occasional international travel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to secure new business within the mining sector.
• Identify and pursue opportunities with mining houses, contractors and industrial clients.
• Manage and grow relationships with existing key accounts while expanding the customer portfolio.
• Prepare and submit quotations, tenders and commercial proposals.
• Conduct customer visits, mine site visits and project discussions to understand operational requirements.
• Provide technically sound equipment recommendations aligned to customer needs.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline management and CRM records.
• Monitor competitor activity, market trends and emerging business opportunities.
• Work closely with technical, workshop and product support teams to ensure exceptional customer service.
• Represent the business at customer meetings, industry events, exhibitions and training programmes.

Skills

Technical sales (mining)

Business development

Key account management

Negotiation & presentations

CRM knowledge

Travel willingness

Education

Post Matric qualification (NQF 5) in Sales/ Marketing/ Technical or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a commercially driven Key Account Manager to join the Mining Division in Springs, Gauteng. You will drive new business growth, manage key accounts and expand market share across South Africa, with occasional international travel.

The role requires a strong mining background, five years of technical sales experience, and proven business development and relationship-building skills.