Business Development Manager
At a glance
Manager-level Business Development role at Weir. Johannesburg · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Win new customers in mining software across the East Africa and Middle East territory
- Build durable ties with senior decision-makers who influence mining technology purchases
- Develop prospects, qualify opportunities and carry complex sales from first contact through close
- Help steer commercial plans and expansion into new markets
What you bring
- A track record of surpassing new-business sales goals
- Background selling software, SaaS or mining technology solutions
- Skill in prospecting, qualifying leads and advancing complicated sales opportunities end to end
Who this fits
This manager-level role suits a commercially driven, resilient seller who can earn credibility with senior technical and commercial stakeholders. You’ll be based in Johannesburg on a hybrid schedule, covering East Africa and the Middle East.
From the employer
Division: Software Solutions
Role: Business Development Manager - Geology
Location: Johannesburg
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Job Summary
Drive new business growth across East Africa and the Middle East mining industry, helping customers unlock value through industry-leading mining software and technology solutions.
Key Selling Points
- Own new business growth across a high-potential mining region
- Sell market-leading mining software backed by global innovation
- Autonomy, influence, and strong earning potential
About Us
We are the world's leading mining software business bringing together the expertise of Micromine, Motion Metrics and Fast2Mine.
Our solutions help mining companies explore, design, plan and operate more effectively through industry-leading software, AI, machine vision and automation technologies. From geology and mine planning to fleet performance and operational optimisation, we help customers improve productivity, efficiency and sustainability across the mining value chain.
Backed by Weir's global reach and resources, we combine deep mining expertise with a strong innovation roadmap, delivering trusted technology solutions used by mining operations around the world.
The Opportunity
Join Micromine's Software Solutions business as a Business Development Manager - Geology in Johannesburg and play a pivotal role in expanding our presence across East Africa and Middle East mining sector. This is an opportunity to build strategic customer relationships, influence technology adoption, and drive measurable business growth while representing globally recognised mining software solutions trusted by operations worldwide.
The Impact you'll have
- Shape how mining companies modernise and optimise their operations.
- Build trusted partnerships with key industry decisionmakers.
- Drive growth across one of the world's most important mining regions.
- Influence commercial strategy and market expansion initiatives.
- Contribute directly to business performance and long-term success.
- Represent innovative technologies transforming the mining industry.
What you need to succeed
- Proven success exceeding targets in new business sales environments.
- Experience selling software, SaaS, or mining technology solutions.
- Strong prospecting, qualification, and opportunity development skills.
- Expertise managing complex end-to-end sales cycles.
- Ability to build credibility with senior technical and commercial stakeholders.
- Proactive, resilient, and driven by achieving commercial outcomes.
What you can expect from us
- Competitive remuneration and commission
- Hybrid working model
- Career development within a growing global organisation
- 12 weeks paid parental leave (primary and secondary carers)
- Health and wellbeing support, including EAP
Apply Now
Are you ready to influence how mining companies leverage technology to improve performance and unlock new opportunities? Join Micromine and play a key role in driving growth across one of the world's most dynamic mining markets.
To learn more, visit our website at www.micromine.com or LinkedIn Page.Micromine is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds to apply.
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