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Mining Sales Specialist - South Africa - Africa

The Mining Sales Specialist position will focus on developing business in the Mining  related markets for a given territory for all of the company's engineered products and solutions by calling on consultants, owners, EPC firms, E&C, Design Construct, and contractors and supporting the local Victaulic distributors.

 

Responsibilities:

  • To promote and develop the full Victaulic product line for the Mining Industry within Johannesburg region including gold and platinum markets
  •     To develop relationships and influence sales at large Mining Accounts
  •     Development of these accounts will include establishing initial meetings, focusing on economics, man-day savings and the constructability advantages through the use of Victaulic products and services
  •     To develop large EPC, AJE, Design Construct, Industrial Contractors and Owner accounts Examples: Bechtel, Worley Parsons, Jacobs, Fluor, etc.
  •     Indentify, establish and manage distribution channels
  •     To assist Victaulic CPS in developing customized value added proposals and presentations focusing on below the line or indirect savings through the use of Victaulic
  •     Professionally communicate and coordinate all related commercial issues and activities with the South Africa Regional Sales Manager and Global Mining team
  •     Fulfill all corporate administrative requirements
  •     Establish and maintain a qualified priority projects and MRO Account list, data entered within the Victaulic Siebel system
  •     Establish and maintain a Mining accounts and contacts list, shall include the top Owners, EPC's, A/E's, Mining contractors and related contacts within each account, data entered within the  Victaulic Siebel program system
  •     Submit weekly highlights and monthly account development reports
  •     Travel to Mine sites to deliver technical seminars and installation / tool demonstrations
  •     Develop and update strategic accounts plans and programs for all key accounts to include:
  1. Training (Office & Field Personnel)
  2. Knowledge Base of Proof Sources and Testimonials
  3. Customer classification based on priorities and opportunity assessment
  4. Activity plan for account development

 

Qualifications (education, experience, personal attributes):

  • Excellent English skills both spoken and written, professional image
  • University graduate
  • 10yrs Previous sales experience preferably related to the mining or industrial construction industry or mechanical products
  • Self-motivated, confident
  • Independent, home office based
  • Willing to travel overnight and/or relocate
  • Team player
  • Competitive, flexible, and resilient by nature
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
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Date Posted:
28 Nov 2011

Location:
Johannesburg