Job Opportunities at Sandvik

The Role

• The Sales Manager, is responsible to develop, implement and deliver strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets, increase market share, forge strategic relationships, promote Sandvik brand awareness and responsible for a positive customer experience. By identifying new business opportunities and customer relationships, the Sales Manager plays a critical role in driving sales growth for capital equipment.
• Duties will include but are not limited to, responding to queries from clients and resolving problems to ensure the customer can focus on their core activities. Additional focus points will be the setting of area-specific goals for each strategic customer to promote a personalized service and proactive selling by tracking clients individually.
• Overall, the Sales Manager is instrumental in driving business growth, building strategic relationships and in positioning SANDVIK as the preferred choice for equipment and service.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company objectives and expand market share.
• Create business development plans and targets for the product range in collaboration with the BLM and the global Portfolio Managers (this will include the introduction of new products into the market).
• Develop and implement plans and actions in accordance with global and regional initiatives and guidelines.
• Manage forecasted sales on budget, meeting gross profit targets.
• Provide training and education on the product range, assisting with the compilation of tender documentation, pricing strategies, and the supply of marketing material to support sales efforts.
• Visit key customers directly or in conjunction with the sales and service teams to provide in-depth product knowledge (this will include development of direct customer relationships with key clients and to help the team to trouble shoot technical problems).
• Develop and organize commercial product training for sales and service personnel for the respective products.
• Drive sales growth through effective prospecting, lead generation, and pipeline management.
• Assess the account's total potential with MECU products & services and develop future market potential for MECU business with the account.
• Develop and implement local account business plans to secure current and new business within defined sales areas and responsibilities.
• Ensure the relevant activities (sales) are executed to increase revenue and efficiencies for equipment, workshops, and customer service.
• Collaborate with the engineering and product line teams to tailor solutions that meet customer requirements and address industry challenges.
• Prepare sales forecasts, budgets, and reports to track performance metrics and assess sales effectiveness.
• Financial and budgetary reviews, reports and forecasting.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales and business development strategies aligned with division objectives and market trends. Identifying growth opportunities, market segments, and potential clients to drive revenue growth and market expansion.
• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive offerings.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, to align sales, services, workshops and business development efforts.
• Initiate marketing campaigns with existing and new products to drive sales growth, create customer awareness and regain business on existing portfolios.
• Effective subordinate management.
• Safe, Health and Environmental effectiveness.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) / N3 Technical Qualification/equivalent qualification
• National Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Business Management (NQF 6)
• Minimum 5 years of Sales experience
• Business development experience within mining
• Computer literacy 
• English proficiency
• Will be required to travel

Required Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Strategic and “out-of-the-box” mindset
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to understand strategy, develop and execute plans effectively
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and develop a high-performing and diverse team
• Ability to coach and mentor employees to achieve goals
• Highly developed time management and organizational skills
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills to influence internal stakeholders and customers
• Strong health and safety culture
• Ability to drive change
• Strong customer focus
• Flexible, self-motivated with demonstrated initiative and a strong sense of accountability
• High level of professionalism, honesty and integrity
• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data
• Superior customer relations skills
• Financial and commercial acumen – interpreting financial and business documents and results
• IR/ER understanding

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The Role 

• Carry out maintenance, repairs and inspection activities on equipment, using diverse tools and techniques, with limited supervision. 

Key Performance Areas 

• Repair and replace parts, following instructions and technical equipment manuals. 
• Interpret mechanical designs and maintenance manuals for assembling and dismantling to make necessary alignments and adjustments. 
• Perform maintenance tasks independently, verify task results and track operating equipment to detect possible problems. 
• Report and document executed work according to relevant procedures and work instructions. 
• Explain operating procedures to the customer and refer to responsible/relevant person where required. 
• Provide feedback to line manager/team leader with regards to equipment maintenance and service challenges. 
• Prepare and execute all activities in line with Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) rules, regulations, procedures, instructions, guidelines, and promote awareness, including addressing anomalies with others. 

Profile Required 

• Grade 12/equivalent qualification 
• Trade Certificate – Fitter, Millwright, Diesel Mechanic, Earthmoving Mechanic (accompanied by apprenticeship contract or apprenticeship portfolio of evidence) 
• 2 - 3 years experience  in maintenance of earthmoving equipment in a mining/construction environment 
• 2 -3 years  mechanized mining experience  in underground or surface mining environment 
• Physical and medical ability to work in a mining environment 
• Basic computer literacy 
• English proficiency 
• Valid driver’s license