Description:
Location: Gauteng, South Africa (with extensive remote work and travel across sub-Saharan Africa)Industry: Mining Strata Control & Underground Roof Support
Salary: 1.4m pa CTC
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Marketing and Sales Manager to drive the sales and marketing strategy for our strata control products in the mining sector across South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic leadership and direct customer management. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of underground roof support systems, specifically cable anchors, and will be responsible for guiding and supporting the sales team while maintaining key client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales & Business Development: Identify and develop new business opportunities for strata control products, expanding our customer base in the mining industry. Customer Relationship Management: Directly manage a portfolio of key clients while mentoring and supporting the sales team in handling other accounts. Marketing Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement targeted marketing campaigns to position our products effectively in the mining sector. Technical Consultation: Provide technical advice and product demonstrations to clients, showcasing the benefits of our strata control solutions. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the sales team, setting sales targets, tracking performance, and providing strategic guidance. Industry Networking: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including mining engineers, procurement teams, and decision-makers. Market Analysis & Strategy Development: Conduct market research to understand customer needs, competitor activities, and industry trends. Travel: Be prepared to travel extensively within South Africa and across sub-Saharan Africa to visit clients and support the sales team.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Educational Background: Bachelors degree in Marketing; or, Bachelors degree in Rock Engineering, Mining, Geotechnical or other Engineering discipline with a post graduate diploma in Marketing. Industry Experience: Experience in the underground mining sector. Experience in underground roof support and strata control solutions would be beneficial. Strong knowledge of cable anchors and associated support systems.
18 Apr 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za