Underground (Mining) Sales Representative

About the role

This position combines technical problem‑solving with commercial ownership in the underground construction sector. You will spend most of your time in the field, advising customers and driving sales growth across mining, tunnelling and underground projects.

Key responsibilities

• Own and expand an established customer portfolio, with about 30% focus on new business development.
• Provide technical advice on construction chemicals, concrete, shotcrete, anchoring and cementitious systems.
• Conduct product demonstrations and training sessions for clients.
• Manage projects from specification through to order completion.
• Maintain CRM activity and deliver accurate sales forecasts.
• Travel regularly across the region to visit customers and project sites.

Required profile

• Chemical or Civil Engineering Diploma, or equivalent NQF 5 tertiary qualification.
• 5‑7 years of technical sales experience in construction chemicals.
• Experience or exposure to mining, tunnelling, shotcrete, concrete or grinding‑aid products is a strong advantage.
• Established industry relationships and willingness to travel frequently.

Required skills

• Construction chemicals
• Concrete
• Shotcrete
• Anchoring
• Cementitious systems
• Project specification management
• CRM usage

What we offer

• Competitive market‑related salary with quarterly performance‑based commission.
• Company vehicle with fleet card and maintenance covered.
• Medical aid, provident fund contributions, group life and disability cover.
• Opportunity to build a career in a highly specialised technical environment with support from an experienced manager and an established international business.