Technical Sales Specialist (Mining & Geology)

About the role

A leading global manufacturer of certified reference materials is seeking a Technical Sales Specialist to drive sales in the mining sector. The role combines scientific expertise with consultative selling to support customers across Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Drive sales growth across the mining and exploration sectors while ensuring compliance with company SOPs.
• Provide technical geological sales support, prepare quotations, proposals and sales documentation, and meet monthly sales targets.
• Develop new business opportunities, conduct customer site visits throughout Africa and maintain strategic customer relationships.
• Monitor commodity and mining industry trends, identify emerging market opportunities and deliver market intelligence to support growth.
• Generate accurate quotations, process orders, maintain CRM records and produce reports on customer activity and market trends.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science in Geology or Chemistry.
• 3–5 years of technical sales experience within the mining, exploration or laboratory services sector.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing customer accounts.
• Willingness to travel throughout Africa.

Required skills

• Geological technical knowledge.
• Experience with CRM systems for sales documentation and reporting.