Sales Manager (Executive Level) - Mining & Geology Solutions

About the position

Sales Manager (Executive Level) - Mining & Geology Solutions
Johannesburg, Gauteng (Hybrid: 3 days office)
Package: Basic Negotiable Up to R2 million + Pension + Medical Aid
Shape the Commercial Future of a Global Mining Solutions Business
An exceptional opportunity exists for a high-calibre Sales Leader to take ownership of regional growth within a globally aligned Mining & Geology solutions environment. Reporting directly to the International Commercial Manager, this role is suited to a commercially astute, strategic thinker who thrives on winning complex deals, leading high-performance teams, and influencing at executive level.
This is not a pure management role - it requires a player-coach who can operate both strategically and hands-on in key revenue opportunities.
Your Impact
You will be entrusted with driving sustainable revenue growth and expanding market share across Southern Africa by:

• Owning and executing regional sales strategy aligned to global objectives
• Leading, mentoring, and performance-managing a team of sales professionals
• Building and converting a strong pipeline through disciplined forecasting and CRM excellence
• Winning large, complex deals within mining and/or geology solution environments
• Engaging C-suite and senior technical stakeholders across major mining houses
• Identifying new market opportunities and driving strategic account growth
• Representing the business at industry forums, conferences, and executive engagements
• Leading commercial negotiations and closing high-value contracts
• Driving customer retention through relationship management and value delivery

What Sets You Apart
We are looking for a commercially driven leader with the credibility and gravitas to operate at executive level:

• Proven senior sales leadership track record within mining, geology, or related technical/solutions environments
• Demonstrated success in closing high-value, complex deals
• Strong experience engaging with executive stakeholders and decision-makers
• Solid understanding of solution-based or consultative sales methodologies
• Advanced CRM and pipeline management discipline (forecasting accuracy is critical)
• Experience leading and developing high-performing sales teams
• Ability to translate market intelligence into actionable commercial strategy
• Willingness to travel regionally as required

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mining, Geology, Engineering, IT/Software, or related field
• Additional commercial or business qualifications (advantageous)

Why This Role?

• Executive-level earning potential (up to R2m + benefits)
• Exposure to global strategy and leadership
• Opportunity to shape regional growth and market positioning
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility
• Work with cutting-edge mining/geology solutions in a high-growth sector

Ideal Profile
This role will suit a strategic sales leader, Business Development Director, or Senior Key Accounts Executive ready to step into a broader leadership mandate with regional impact.

Desired Skills:

• Mining
• Geology
• Executive Sales
• Regional Sales Strategy
• CRM
• Commercial Negotiations
• Commercial Strategy

About The Employer:

Sales Manager (Executive Level) - Mining & Geology Solutions
Johannesburg, Gauteng (Hybrid: 3 days office)
Package: Basic Negotiable Up to R2 million + Pension + Medical Aid
Shape the Commercial Future of a Global Mining Solutions Business
An exceptional opportunity exists for a high-calibre Sales Leader to take ownership of regional growth within a globally aligned Mining & Geology solutions environment. Reporting directly to the International Commercial Manager, this role is suited to a commercially astute, strategic thinker who thrives on winning complex deals, leading high-performance teams, and influencing at executive level.
This is not a pure management role - it requires a player-coach who can operate both strategically and hands-on in key revenue opportunities.