Business Development Executive

The ideal candidate must be able to:

• open new doors and generate business
• engage mines, EPCMs, OEMs, contractors and end users
• sell technical/electrical solutions
• build and grow strategic accounts
• travel extensively across SA and Africa

Experience in hazardous areas, flameproof / Ex equipment, mining safety, electrical products, automation or instrumentation would be a major advantage.

• A relevant technical or commercial qualification will be advantageous.

• 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, consulting or industrial markets
• Ability to engage engineers, maintenance teams, production, procurement and senior management
• Strong prospecting, negotiation, presentation and relationship-management skills
• Experience managing an active sales pipeline and commercial forecasts
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly
• Experience with hazardous-area / flameproof / Ex-certified equipment, electrical products, mining safety, automation or instrumentation will be highly advantageous.