Regional Technical Developer – Mining Solutions

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Driving business growth through technical innovation within the mining sector by identifying new flotation opportunities.

• Cultivating strategic partnerships and establishing BASF Mining Solutions as the supplier of choice.

• Leading initial technical discussions with clients to evaluate their requirements, propose solutions, and outline development pathways.

• Planning, executing, and assisting with laboratory tests and plant trials.

• Delivering cost-effective and efficient technical assistance to the sub-regional business to foster sustainable sales growth.

• Managing opportunities in Salesforce and providing consistent updates on customer interactions, anticipated sales timelines, and the competitive landscape.

• Developing strong professional relationships with customer representatives across all organizational tiers.

• Creating and maintaining market intelligence, including customer KPIs, competitive insights, market needs, and growth potential.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university degree in Engineering or Science, ideally in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

• At least 10 years of experience in the mining or engineering sector.

• Proven expertise in mineral processing, with substantial hands-on knowledge of flotation techniques.

• Demonstrated experience in sales or business development, along with established customer relationships, is a significant advantage.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

• Willingness to travel extensively across a variety of countries.

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.

• A flexible approach to work in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• A unique total offer: you@BASF.

• A comprehensive range of elements designed to help you excel at every stage of your life.