Business Development Manager

Job Overview

Develop strategic sales objectives in conjunction with Global Komatsu Soft Rock leadership, establish sales distribution channels and quotas, manage budgets, and evaluate sales performance.

Managing the opportunity process, including account planning, and effective opportunity management.

The position will be based at Emalahleni or Secunda and the incumbent will report to the Director Marketing Service and Sales, with dotted line reporting to Senior Service and Sales Manager.

Key Job Responsibilities

Qualifications/Requirements

• A Technical degree is required as a minimum, Mechanical, Electrical or Mining Engineering preferred;
• At least three to five years Sales or Marketing experience in Mining is essential;
• Must have eight to twelve years of Engineering/Operations management experience within Mining/Engineering environment;
• Must be computer literate with a sound knowledge of MS Suite;
• A strong project management aptitude with operational experience;
• Experience with Komatsu Soft Rock products and exposure to an underground environment is considered an asset;
• A good understanding of engineering design and manufacturing principles is required;
• Experience with Komatsu Soft Rock products and exposure to an underground environment is considered an asset;
• Must have good written and verbal communications and presentation skills;
• Ability to formulate objectives and priorities and implement plans.

Additional Information

• Must be prepared to work in and outside South African borders and Sub Sahara Africa;
• Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally as and when required;
• Travel extensively;
• Must have valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.

Key Performance Behaviors