Business Development Specialist - Mining at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• An established international company specialising in tailored water treatment solutions is seeking a Business Development Specialist to be responsible for driving business growth through the development of new business opportunities and relationships within the mining sector for its water treatment chemicals, equipment and services.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Water Treatment or a related technical field
• Proven experience in technical sales or business development, preferably involving water treatment chemicals within the mining industry
• Strong understanding of industrial water treatment processes and chemical applications
• Established relationships within the mining sector would be an advantage
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation and relationship-building skills
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and be willing to travel to mining sites as required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Identifying and securing new business opportunities for water treatment chemicals and services within the mining industry.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with mining houses, processing plants, engineers and technical decision-makers.
• Promoting tailored chemical treatment solutions to improve water quality, process efficiency and operational performance.
• Conducting site visits, assessing client requirements and collaborating with technical teams to develop appropriate treatment programmes.
• Providing ongoing technical support, monitoring treatment performance and ensuring effective service delivery.
• Preparing quotations, negotiating contracts and achieving sales targets and profitability objectives.
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and industry developments to identify growth opportunities.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety, environmental and industry standards.