A leading global organisation is seeking a Sales Manager Mining to accelerate growth and drive commercial success within the mining chemicals sector across the ASEAN region. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to leverage your extensive experience in specialty chemicals, build meaningful connections with key stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable mining solutions. The company is renowned for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and positive societal impact, offering you the chance to contribute to essential industries that touch everyday lives. You will benefit from a supportive and inclusive environment that values personal development, encourages knowledge sharing, and provides comprehensive learning opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to exceeding ambitious goals, this role offers the perfect platform for your next career move.
What you'll do:
As Sales Manager Mining, you will play a central role in driving commercial excellence across the ASEAN region’s mining chemicals market. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve building trusted relationships with clients, distributors, and partners while collaborating with technical experts to deliver tailored solutions that meet evolving industry demands. You will coordinate cross-functional teams internally to ensure smooth delivery of services while keeping a close eye on market trends through diligent research. By identifying new opportunities for growth and optimising existing business channels, you will help shape the company’s presence in this vital sector. Your ability to forecast demand accurately will be crucial in aligning planning with customer requirements. Success in this position means not only achieving ambitious sales targets but also contributing positively to sustainable practices within the mining industry.
- Foster and nurture strong business relationships with new and existing customers, distributors, partners, and all relevant business channels to ensure consistent engagement and satisfaction.
- Manage sales activities by applying value selling techniques and margin management principles to optimise profitability while maintaining customer trust.
- Collaborate closely with technical services teams to integrate advanced solutions into mining value chains, enhancing end-customer outcomes and strengthening channel partnerships.
- Coordinate internal communications between customer service, technical service, and regional or global sales and marketing teams to ensure seamless operations.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key accounts by leveraging both internal resources and external networks to maximise account potential.
- Ensure all sales and marketing initiatives strictly adhere to corporate business ethics and anti-competition guidelines, upholding the highest standards of compliance.
- Provide insightful market intelligence by mapping competitive landscapes and identifying emerging trends that inform strategic decision-making.
- Identify and commercialise new business opportunities within the mining sector by capitalising on innovative chemistry solutions relevant to current market needs.
- Lead efforts to protect existing business interests while proactively managing the project pipeline to support sustainable growth objectives.
- Maintain accurate demand forecasts and pricing information within internal systems to support effective planning, logistics coordination, and customer satisfaction.
What you bring:
To excel as Sales Manager Mining, you will bring an impressive background in specialty chemicals sales within the mining industry—ideally spanning at least a decade. Your educational foundation should include a degree in chemical engineering or organic chemistry; further studies in sales or marketing management would set you apart. Your approach is grounded in empathy and collaboration: you thrive when connecting with others across cultures and disciplines. You have demonstrated success developing strategies that balance immediate results with sustainable growth. Your communication style is considerate yet persuasive—enabling you to foster loyalty among clients while working harmoniously with colleagues from technical service through customer support. A keen sense for market dynamics allows you to anticipate shifts before they happen; your analytical mindset ensures every decision is informed by data as well as intuition. Above all else, your commitment to ethical conduct underpins everything you do—making you a trusted partner both inside and outside the organisation.
- A minimum of ten years’ proven experience in sales, marketing, business development or technical sales within specialty chemicals focused on the mining sector is required for this role.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field such as Organic Chemistry or Engineering is essential; post-graduate qualifications in Sales or Marketing Management are highly advantageous.
- Demonstrated ability to develop robust sales strategies that drive both short-term wins and long-term growth within complex industrial markets.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of building dependable relationships across diverse stakeholder groups including customers, distributors, partners, and internal teams.
- Experience leveraging technical services to embed innovative chemical solutions into client operations for enhanced value creation.
- Comprehensive understanding of compliance requirements relating to business ethics and anti-competition regulations within multinational environments.
- Proven capability in providing actionable market intelligence through detailed analysis of competitive landscapes and emerging trends.
- Expertise in managing project pipelines effectively to ensure sustainability of business operations over time.
- Advanced skills in demand forecasting, pricing management, and logistics coordination using modern systems or platforms.
- Ability to identify new commercial opportunities by capitalising on relevant chemistry innovations tailored for the mining market.
What sets this company apart:
This organisation stands out as a global leader committed not only to commercial success but also to making a positive impact on society through sustainable innovation. Employees are welcomed into an inclusive community where diversity is celebrated, ideas are shared openly, and everyone’s contribution matters. From your first day onwards, you’ll find yourself supported by knowledgeable colleagues who genuinely care about your professional journey—offering access to comprehensive training programmes designed around your ambitions. The company’s proactive approach ensures that employees remain at the forefront of their fields while enjoying flexible working opportunities tailored for work-life balance. With operations spanning multiple continents—and products integral to daily life across sectors like personal care, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, construction—you’ll be joining an organisation whose reach is matched only by its dedication to responsible progress. Here you can expect not just a job but a meaningful career where your efforts help shape industries for generations ahead.
What's next:
If you are ready to take your expertise in mining chemicals sales to new heights within an empowering international environment, this is your moment—seize it today!
Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.
