Business Developer / Key Account Manager (Mining)
Our client is an international manufacturer and supplier of power tools & technologies for the construction, mining, automotive sectors. They are a great place for career advancement as they are on the search for an experienced, highly driven individual – with experience in Mining and/or a Construction related field. This individual will take ownership of market share for the company for all activities in the assigned territory and further develop profitable sales. This role looks after our Platinum Mining client segment -Production or Processing. This is no ordinary sales job – if you are able to work in a fast-paced, unique environment – then we are looking for you.
This role is designed to offer an exciting opportunity to step into a dynamic customer-facing environment, while gaining valuable skills and exposure that will prepare you for possible future responsibilities in a leadership/management role.
Job Role Summary
- You will take the ownership in the assigned territory to develop sales by utilizing all elements of our sales process to effectively analyze, implement and control the opportunities within the territory to achieve the assigned targets for defined territory or market segment. You will find yourself in a variety of places such as Mining sites, Construction sites, Mining plants or in offices and warehouses.
- You will also build fruitful working relationships with all levels – partners, contractors, system integrators & end users, and actively manage and develop the growth of key products within the sales territory by targeting the appropriate customer groups and ensure successful introduction of new products. You will ensure the appropriate level of coverage is given to both buying and potential customers within the customer platform, to develop profitable growth.
- You will actively and effectively demonstrate, service, train, and (where appropriate) test the company products; and to be successful you must understand the market thoroughly and know the players, therefore you will obtain information on competition, market price levels, new launches, seminars, new outlets, quality issues, product deliveries and report in monthly reports
Key Duties includes:
- You will manage measuring portfolio to achieve product and market leadership. The key responsibility of this position is to build and/or support the defined strategy around competitive product positioning, and development of marketing content for use in regional marketing programs.
- You will also define and drive the actions which will steer to the development of market share.
- You will build master marketing plans to identify business opportunities, to allow for local application and which will secure profitable growth with our service portfolio, while expanding the buying customer platform.
- This position requires you to evaluate the market environment to define market potential, key applications, and customer needs.
- You will support and guide sales teams to achieve desired business results and partner with and communicate effectively to appropriate stakeholders within the market organizations to deliver outstanding value and, contribute to the solution community both in META, and globally through sharing best practices and replication/scaling of successes.
- With an entrepreneurial mindset, you will challenge the status quo, taking calculated risks to drive and develop innovation from within. You will proactively monitor the external environment and translate relevant trends into the organization, to ensure agility and value creation.
Essential skills, qualifications and experience required
- Completed Bachelor’s degree/Postgraduate qualification(Honors) – MBA is a plus
- Minimum 3 – 5 years working experience in a Mining/Construction related role (experience in the field of Mining is a plus)
- A solid understanding of strategic sales and sales processes, with exposure to developing a fact base, customer data analysis and
- Successful experiences in working with large sales teams and proven leadership
- Evidence networking across multidisciplinary teams – this includes relationship development at senior management level (Owner, GM, CEO, HOD’s).
- Demonstrable experience in developing client-focused, differentiated and achievable
- Proficiency in English and Afrikaans (written and verbal).
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to structure clear presentations and simplify a
- A result-oriented top performer who consistently meets and exceeds goals, with a proven track
- Must be willing to travel to North West mining area
If you are interested kindly submit your application to tsholo@boikagogroup.co.za or contact 083 295 7268
