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Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. The focus lies on bringing value to customers through high-performing products that increase productivity and safety as well as to provide services and flexible maintenance programs that extend uptime and cut costs.\nTHE ROLE\nThe role will be reporting to the Territory Manager and based in Maun. The purpose of the role is to manage general operations within the region to drive profitability, grow sales, manage accounts, and manage customer relations.\nKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS\nACCOUNT MANAGEMENT & CONTROL\nManage and control the sales and accounts of several customers serviced in the region. Identify and resolve account issues.\nProduce and implement an area business plan per customer to grow the business, in consultation with the various stakeholders.\nBuild partnerships with customers at all levels of management.\nNetwork with internal and external customers at all levels.\nAdvise customers and provide input into customer business plans\nContinuously liaise with customers on all relevant operational issues. Attend to matters that have been escalated\nACHIEVE & MAINTAIN SALES TARGETS\nContribute to the forecasting of sales and set sales targets for the region.\nMonitor and control expenditure for the region, as per the approved budget.\nMonitor the sale of products and ensure that this is within an acceptable profit margin and cost of sales to ensure cost efficiencies and profitability.\nMaintain and/or improve the market through monitoring of sales and engagement with customers.\nIdentify additional sales and introduce new ideas, products, etc.\nKeep up-to-date on product knowledge to increase the scope of application of equipment and subsequent sales.\nPromote the company image regarding quality service excellence and integrity at all times.\nProvide feedback to product departments, i.e., accurate feedback in respect of equipment needs.\nDevelop a marketing strategy for the region inclusive of:Understanding equipment and products that are available in the region;\nUnderstanding of competitors’ products and pricing;\nPerforming market analyses and determining market share.\n\nManage forecasting and stock accuracy to support sales in the region.\nManage logistical efficiencies to get products to customers on time.\nMAINTAIN & GROW EXISTING MARKET\nMaintain existing relationships with customers at all levels:Liaise and negotiate with customers on pricing and logistical requirements;\n\nMaintain sound customer relationships, including conducting site visits;\n\nAnalyse and keep updated on existing and new products to ensure effective utilization therein.\n\nIdentify new clients and understand product requirements to advise on solutions going forward.\nDevelop an information network to keep abreast of competitors’ products and performance.\nIdentify in advance the correct stock holding to grow existing and new business.\nPromote the image of the company to align with sound governance practices.\nNegotiate pricing structure with the customer\nBRANCH MANAGEMENT\nPrepare the budget for the region and monitor and report on expenditure against the approved budget.\nManage the audit process within the region, providing the necessary information to the relevant stakeholders.\nManage and control the store/warehouse, inclusive of:o Stock control\no Compliance with safety and health policy and procedures\no Maintenance of the image of the branch\no Filing system and safeguarding of documentation.\n\nProduce bi-weekly and monthly reports on the region, or as and when required.\nControl the management of the branch in a financially sound manner and identify, implement and maintain adequate internal controls.\nPEOPLE MANAGEMENT\nManage the recruitment of subordinates in accordance with HR policy and procedures.\nManage performance of subordinates through the development of performance agreements and conduct performance reviews.\nCreate learning opportunities for subordinates through the identification of areas for development, coaching and recommending formal functional training when required.\nImplement talent management and succession planning frameworks.\nManage sound employee relations in accordance with HR policies and procedures\nSAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE\nComply with the SMRT SHEQ management system and the Objectives and Targets set.\nPractice the SMRT EHS Policies, Vision, Its Culture and ‘Commitment & Responsibility’.\nCreate amongst subordinates a culture about EHS.\nComply with SMRT EHS Key Performance Indicators\nADMINISTRATIVE COMPLIANCE\nResource administration\nKnowledge and Implementation of Standard of Work Procedures\nApplication of work standards\nBasic business philosophy\nBusiness writing\nSandvik databases\nPROJECT MANAGEMENT\nAbility to create, monitor, and maintain project plans.\nAdhering to relevant project management standards and reporting requirements\nApply project management skills and principles.\nYour profile:\nDegree/ Diploma in Mining Engineering\nFormal qualification in business, mining and/or engineering\nMandarin & English language proficiency\nBasic Computer Literacy\nMine Overseer certificate of competence will be advantageous\nKnowledge of Sandvik products and/or services and their applications will be an added advantage\nA valid driver’s license\nHigh sense of identifying and delivering value.\nGoal driven and have a track record of achieving those great results through teamwork and collaboration.\nExcellent communication skills\nBusiness development and sales experience with demonstrated growth results.\nDemonstrated ability to identify and successfully execute a plan to achieve a desired outcome\nA high level of initiative, drive, and determination to set targets and achieve goals through exceptional levels of customer satisfaction is a key consideration in the selection for this position.\nHow to apply\nPlease apply online through Workday (ESS), or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers, where you will get more detail on the role and key effectiveness areas.\nPlease note that you must be physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment including meeting\nApplications Close: 17 September 2026\nApplicants who do not meet the Minimum Qualifications clearly outlined above will not be acknowledged. Only persons meeting all the requirements will be considered and then short listed. Only those on the short list will be contacted accordingly.\nSandvik's recruitment policy does not require any prospective job seekers to make payments to the organization or any of its employees as a way of securing employment.\nWe offer you an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for your professional development. 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