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We are looking for an experienced Senior Applications Engineer to drive business growth and manage key customer relationships within the Mining & Construction sector. In this role, you will play a critical part in expanding our Drum product line by combining technical expertise with commercial acumen. You will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, and sales teams to deliver high-quality solutions tailored to customer needs.
Job Responsibility:
Manage and grow key customer accounts while identifying new business opportunities
Drive sales activities from opportunity identification to closing
Support strategic planning, forecasting, and inventory management
Coordinate manufacturing processes and manage sub-suppliers
Provide technical expertise and application support to customers
Prepare pricing calculations for new and refurbished products
Ensure profitability and maintain budgeted margins
Lead and support product improvements in collaboration with R&D and engineering
Analyze market trends and prepare sales engineering reports
Support marketing initiatives, trade fairs, and product promotion activities
Identify retrofit opportunities and present value-driven solutions to customers
Requirements:
Technical engineering background (manufacturing, fabrication, or design preferred)
5+ years of experience in sales or sales engineering, ideally within mining or heavy industry
Strong understanding of underground mining operations and/or construction applications
Experience working with manufacturing facilities or subcontractors
Commercial mindset with proven ability to execute growth strategies
Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills
Analytical and structured way of working
Experience with CRM/SAP and MS Office
Fluent in English
Willingness to travel frequently
Nice to have:
Afrikaans would be a plus
Strong business acumen and customer-first mindset
Ability to work independently while being a collaborative team player
High level of ownership, accountability, and performance focus