Open Cast & Underground Mining Equipment Sales Specialist

General Heavy Machinery; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration with an; an"“

Job summary

General Heavy Machinery is seeking an Open Cast & Underground Mining Equipment Sales Specialist in South Africa. The role targets sales of mining and heavy earthmoving equipment, requiring 3–5 years of proven sector experience and a solid network within mining, construction, or plant hire industries.

The candidate will identify opportunities, negotiate high-value deals, and drive full sales cycles from prospecting to delivery, with the ability to travel extensively and work independently in a

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' proven experience selling earthmoving, mining, construction, or heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities within the mining, construction, quarrying, and plant hire sectors.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and key industry stakeholders.
• Conduct customer visits, site assessments, equipment demonstrations, and solution presentations.
• Prepare professional quotations, tenders, and sales proposals.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to delivery and after-sales support.
• Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Negotiate and conclude high-value equipment sales.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging customer requirements.
• Work closely with technical, parts, and service teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Represent the company professionally at customer meetings, exhibitions, and industry events.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Relationship management

Presentation skills

Customer service

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a high-performing sales professional with a passion for mining and heavy equipment?

We are looking for an ambitious and results-driven Open Cast & Underground Mining Equipment Sales Specialist to join our growing team.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the mining and earthmoving industry, has established relationships within the sector, and enjoys identifying opportunities, negotiating high-value deals, and delivering exceptional customer service.

If you have a successful track record selling heavy equipment into the mining, construction, or infrastructure sectors, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities within the mining, construction, quarrying, and plant hire sectors.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and key industry stakeholders.
• Conduct customer visits, site assessments, equipment demonstrations, and solution presentations.
• Prepare professional quotations, tenders, and sales proposals.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to delivery and after-sales support.
• Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Negotiate and conclude high-value equipment sales.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging customer requirements.
• Work closely with technical, parts, and service teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Represent the company professionally at customer meetings, exhibitions, and industry events.
• 3–5 years' proven experience selling earthmoving, mining, construction, or heavy equipment.
• Strong technical understanding of yellow equipment and its applications in open cast and underground mining.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, generate new business, and consistently achieve sales targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage a sales territory.
• Valid driver's licence with the ability to travel extensively.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• An established network within the mining, construction, earthmoving, or plant hire industries will be highly advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Driven by results and motivated by achieving ambitious targets.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and self-disciplined.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure.
• A confident negotiator with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Professional, trustworthy, and committed to building long-term customer relationships.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to represent leading heavy equipment solutions.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive remuneration with an attractive commission structure.
• Career growth and ongoing professional development.
• The opportunity to work with some of South Africa's leading mining and construction companies.