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SGSEEMEA Business Development Director Geochemistry
This senior regional role leads business development across the EEMEA region for SGS geochemistry laboratory services. The director sets revenue goals with operations teams, reviews pricing,…
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This senior regional role leads business development across the EEMEA region for SGS geochemistry laboratory services. The director sets revenue goals with operations teams, reviews pricing, manages key client accounts and prepares complex proposals and tenders. The posting asks for a business development background in mining, minerals or the testing and certification sector, and frequent travel.
Job Description
This senior regional role leads business development across the EEMEA region for SGS geochemistry laboratory services. The director sets revenue goals with operations teams, reviews pricing, manages key client accounts and prepares complex proposals and tenders. The posting asks for a business development background in mining, minerals or the testing and certification sector, and frequent travel.
Responsibilities
- Deliver the regional annual revenue target with affiliate sales and operations teams
- Set and review pricing from costing and regional market intelligence
- Manage key accounts and maintain the regional sales pipeline
- Prepare proposals, service agreements and responses to tenders
Requirements
- At least 10 years in the service industry for mining and minerals or a related sector
- Proven record of growing business by at least USD 20 million a year in the TIC industry
- At least 5 years of key account management experience
- Proficiency in English for reading, speaking and writing
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in geology, geochemistry, chemistry, metallurgy, mining engineering, business or a related field
- Postgraduate study in business management, marketing or an MBA is advantageous
Core Skills
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Where is this role based?
The posting lists Johannesburg as the location and remote as the work arrangement. It states that the director must be willing to travel frequently for business.
What experience does the posting require?
It asks for at least 10 years in the service industry for mining and minerals, a proven record of at least USD 20 million in annual business growth in the TIC industry, and 5 years of key account management.
Does the posting state a salary or how to apply?
The posting does not specify a salary. It does not describe a separate application process.
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