Business Development Manager
Weir Open · verified Oct 23, 2026 At a glance
Manager-level Business Development role at Weir. Solwezi · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Expand adoption of mining software among organisations across African markets
- Build lasting relationships with senior contacts at major mining companies
- Find prospects, grow the pipeline and turn qualified opportunities into business
- Work with international teams while shaping regional growth and customer partnerships
What you bring
- A record of surpassing new-business sales goals
- Experience selling software, SaaS or mining technology offerings
- Strong consultative sales and business-development capability
- Hands-on skill in prospecting, pipeline building and converting opportunities
Who this fits
You’ll suit a commercially driven business development manager who can sell technology consultatively and engage senior mining stakeholders. The role is based in Solwezi, Zambia, uses a hybrid working model and requires travel across Africa when needed.
From the employer
Job Summary
Accelerate mining technology adoption across Africa while driving new business growth for the world's leading mining software company.
Key Selling Points
- High-autonomy role with regional influence across Africa
- Drive growth for industry-leading mining technology solutions
- Join a global technology leader transforming the mining industry
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 as a Business Development Manager based in Zambia, focused on expanding our footprint across Africa. You'll play a pivotal role in connecting mining organisations with innovative software solutions that improve productivity and decision-making. This highly visible position offers the opportunity to influence regional growth, build strategic customer partnerships, and contribute directly to the success of a globally recognised mining technology leader.
The Impact you'll have
- Drive adoption of market-leading mining technology across Africa
- Influence strategic business outcomes for major mining companies
- Build trusted relationships with senior industry stakeholders
- Work alongside global teams in a collaborative environment
- Create lasting commercial impact in a rapidly evolving industry
What you need to succeed
- Demonstrated success exceeding new business sales targets
- Experience selling software, SaaS, or mining technology solutions
- Strong consultative selling and business development expertise
- Skilled at prospecting, pipeline development, and opportunity conversion
- Willingness and ability to travel across Africa as required
What you can expect from us
- Competitive remuneration
- 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 help shape the future of mining technology across Africa while building lasting partnerships with some of the industry's most influential organisations? Join Micromine and play a key role in expanding the reach and impact of technology that is transforming mining worldwide.
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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