Technical and Business Development Manager at Solvay

Job description

Technology Solutions is a global business unit of the Solvay Group and is comprised of mining solutions, phosphorus specialties and additive technologies business lines. We innovate, manufacture and deliver sustainable solutions to our customers in the mining, agriculture, automotive, electronics and industrial markets, among others. Technology Solutions' customer-centric focus drives our business model in being the right partner with the right technology at just the right time.

• Working closely with the Regional Sales Director and maintain good relationship with the technical support teams as well as the new mines group.
• Lead the technical activities to maintain and develop sales at existing and new accounts in Africa.
• Capture profitable growth opportunities in new mines business in the region.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the sales team to capture profitable growth via geographic expansion.
• Create, develop and maintain appropriate contacts with the various stakeholders in the region (Mining companies, Engineering Houses, Metallurgical Laboratories and Consultants) to promote all Solvay products, existing and NPI initiatives.
• Ensure that Solvay secures preferred supplier status at the various consultancies (Engineering Houses and Metallurgical Laboratories).
• Develop and maintain full knowledge of the entire product portfoglio, i.e. frothers, collectors and modifiers and train local team appropriately.
• Deliver sales and MI levels at targeted new mine prospects.
• Support global New Mine team for new mine prospects that are based in Africa.
• Fully document and communicate all relevant customer activity through the Call reports, Technical reports, Account plans and Monthly reports.
• Promote Solvay reagent technology and train key Mining companies, Metallurgical Labs, and Engineering Houses through conducting appropriate Technical seminars.
• Participate in Global technical programs and liaise with appropriate functions to implement all the above activities.
• Candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical or metallurgical engineering
• Preferably candidate will have industrial experience in mineral processing
• Candidate must be a self-motivator with skills in problem solving, time management, leadership/influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Able to operate in a global/virtual organization, with reporting lines out of the region while working closely with the workforce on the continent.
• Strong team player with focus on compliance to company policies.
• Excellent English skills are essential. Knowledge of French is an advantage. Other language skills are a plus.

We offer

• A challenging and international work environment in a globally operating company
• A broad range of responsibilities and the opportunity to develop career aspirations

Primary Location

South Africa

Other Locations

Zambia