Sales Manager - Africa

Who We Are 

Bradken is equipping the resource sector to advance society sustainably. 

As part of our global team, you’ll be joining a leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of wear products and services for the mining and resource sectors. 

With more than 3,000 people worldwide and a strong commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030, Bradken offers a collaborative and purpose-driven workplace focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. 

What's the Role:

As Sales Manager – Mineral Processing, you will be responsible for driving profitable growth across the region by developing and executing effective Sales and Business Development strategies aligned to Bradken’s strategic objectives. You will lead regional sales and marketing activities for a defined product portfolio, ensuring sustainable revenue growth and long‑term market positioning.

In this role, you will develop and implement regional sales and marketing plans, closely monitoring performance against budget and key performance indicators. You will analyse market data, identify trends and changes in the competitive landscape, and take proactive action to address performance gaps. You will also share relevant market intelligence across regions to support broader business outcomes.

You will lead and coach your sales team, regularly reviewing performance, supporting capability development, and ensuring clear accountability. Through regular customer engagement, you will promote Bradken solutions, strengthen relationships, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

A core focus of the role is building and maintaining strategic partnerships with key customers, supporting the identification and validation of new products, sales opportunities, and value-creating solutions. You will work closely with Global Product Development Managers to ensure new products are aligned to market requirements and that Sales and Product Development teams collaborate seamlessly to meet customer needs.

You will also assess and propose earnings-accretive or strategic acquisition opportunities in line with Bradken and business unit strategies, while ensuring all product supply activities consider working capital requirements. The role includes the preparation of reports and performance data as required by senior leadership.

Key Technical Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Experience contributing to or supporting product design and development initiatives

• Experience identifying and supporting earnings‑accretive or strategic business opportunities.

• Experience using CRM and ERP systems, preferably Salesforce and Wrike.

• Knowledge of contemporary change management and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Solid understanding of legal, regulatory, and contract management requirements.

• Sound technical capability, with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation

• Ability to build and execute customer evaluation or value‑in‑use plans.

• Experience supporting contract review processes beyond standard negotiations.

The role is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
  
If you'd like to be part of a team that's changing the game, please apply along with your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting why this should be your next role. The closing date to apply for this role is 30 April 2026, Everyone has a story...be part of ours!

Why join our team at Bradken?

• Safety first environment and mindset

• Flexible work options

• Competitive Total Reward Packages

• Global and local recognition programs

• Paid Parental Leave

• Learning and Development focus

• Education assistance

• EAP for you and your family

• Community Involvement program

Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

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Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are allowed to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.