Senior Technical Sales Executive - Mining

Network Finance; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a hands-on technical sales and business development professional to actively create opportunities in mining and related markets. You will engage with mines, contractors, consultants, OEMs and end users, identify operational challenges, present technical solutions and manage opportunities from initial contact through quotation, negotiation and order placement.

Regular customer visits and travel across South Africa, Africa and selected international markets are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in technical sales, field sales or business development within mining, industrial or related technical markets.
• Strong knowledge of the South African mining industry.
• Proven success securing new customers, projects and revenue.
• Established relationships within mining, engineering, contracting or industrial markets.
• Ability to engage engineers, maintenance teams, production, procurement and senior management.
• Experience with hazardous-area / flameproof / Ex-certified equipment, electrical products, mining safety, automation or instrumentation will be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify operational challenges and present technical solutions to customers.
• Engage with mines, contractors, consultants, OEMs and end users to create new opportunities.
• Manage opportunities from initial contact through quotation, negotiation and order placement.
• Travel regularly to clients across South Africa, Africa and selected international markets.

Skills

Technical sales

Field sales

Business development

Mining industry knowledge

Negotiation

Relationship management

Pipeline management

Education

Relevant technical or commercial qualification

Job description

Network Finance is seeking a hands-on technical sales and business development professional to actively create opportunities in mining and related markets. You will engage with mines, contractors, consultants, OEMs and end users, identify operational challenges, present technical solutions and manage opportunities from initial contact through quotation, negotiation and order placement.

Regular customer visits and travel across South Africa, Africa and selected international markets are expected.