Technical Sales Mining Site Sales

Pty; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainability and innovation in the mining industry. This role involves managing client relations and promoting cutting-edge products and services in greenfield and brownfield applications. You will leverage your extensive experience to identify and solve technical challenges, ensuring optimal performance of pump and cyclone systems. The organization values diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and drive change, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in mining & mineral processing industry.
• 5+ years in product line and 3+ years in business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relations to promote and sell products and services.
• Identify problems on site with pump and cyclone systems.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Technical Knowledge of Pumps and Cyclones

Business Development

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

NHD BSC or BEng in Engineering

Job description

Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future?

We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make a difference. It's a big responsibility and we are committed to making an impactful positive change. We need your skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfill our goal. Together we enable our customers to produce the materials and technology needed for a better future.

Come see the FLSmidth difference.

You will be part of the Sub-Saharan Africa Middle East & South Asia Region PCV Team who are dedicated to selling and supporting the PCV products in this geographical area. By joining this team you will have the opportunity to work in a multinational, multicultural, and diverse organization.

Purpose of the Role

To manage client relations to promote and sell products, spare parts, and services in greenfield and brownfield applications related to pumps, cyclones, and valves in the region of SSAMESA.

• To promote and sell products, spare parts, and services in greenfield and brownfield applications.
• Responsible for growing PC&V installed base through:

Conversions

• Rebuild programs
• Winning site upgrade/expansions
• Winning capital opportunities

Must be technically able to:

Size and Select PC&V Equipment

• Identify problems on site with pump and cyclone systems (Process/System knowledge).
• Understand basic wear patterns.
• Know how each process variable affects the system.
• Up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of the entire PC&V offering.
• Implement optimizations of pump and cyclone systems.
• Convey product benefits and value propositions.
• Provide installation, start-up, and rebuild supervision and guidance.
• Work with customers to ensure inventory levels on site and at FLSmidth stocking centers are correct.
• Work with PC&V Site Support Engineer to maintain strong relationships with Customers and site personnel.

Minimum Requirements

• NHD BSC or BEng in Engineering.
• At least 8 years experience within the mining & mineral processing industry.
• At least 5 years experience in the product line.
• At least 3 years experience in a business development role with a proven track record.
• The ability to build strong professional relationships with end users, EPCMs, and contractors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in other languages spoken by Customers in the region will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of selection, sizing, and operating parameters.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Proven negotiation and influencing skills both external and internal.
• Team player able to balance multiple team memberships.

What We Offer

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply; the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, number of children, and photograph from your application materials.

Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis, so please apply as soon as possible.

All suitable candidates shall be subject to a personal suitability check which shall include but not be limited to a criminal record check, citizenship check, qualification verification, and employment verification.

Key Skills