Bradken is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. With a workforce of more than 3,000 employees, our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us firmly positioned as global leaders in the wear solutions market.
About the Role
Bradken is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to grow our Mineral Processing business across South Africa and nearby regional markets.
Based in Johannesburg, you will manage key customer relationships, develop new opportunities and support mining customers with engineered wear solutions across grinding, fixed plant, bulk handling and conveying applications.
This role suits someone with strong technical sales experience, sound knowledge of mineral processing operations and the commercial judgement to turn customer needs into sustainable growth.
What You’ll Do
- Build trusted customer relationships through regular site visits, technical discussions and a strong understanding of operational priorities.
- Develop and deliver regional sales plans that support revenue, margin and market share growth.
- Identify opportunities across existing and new accounts, using market insight and customer feedback to shape practical sales strategies.
- Work collaboratively with engineering, product, manufacturing and supply chain teams to develop fit-for-purpose customer solutions.
- Lead commercial discussions and strategic supply opportunities with clear communication, sound judgement and a focus on long-term value.
- Maintain accurate forecasts, pipeline activity and market intelligence in Salesforce to support informed business decisions.
- Maintain disciplined CRM practices including opportunity management.
- Monitor customer performance, competitor activity and regional market conditions to identify risks and emerging opportunities.
- Drive customer issues through to resolution by coordinating the right technical and operational support across the business.
- Own regional sales budgets, forecasts and profitability targets.
- Monitor pricing strategies and ensure commercial decisions align with Bradken profitability objectives.
What You’ll Bring
- At least five years of experience in mining, mineral processing or a related heavy industrial market.
- Experience in technical sales, account management or business development.
- A qualification or practical background in engineering, mining, extractive metallurgy, mineral processing, business or a relevant trade.
- Sound knowledge of mineral processing equipment, wear performance and plant operating conditions.
- The ability to interpret engineering drawings and discuss technical requirements with customers and internal specialists.
- Experience preparing sales plans, budgets, forecasts and commercial proposals.
- Strong commercial acumen, including pricing, margin and contract considerations.
- Willingness to travel regularly to customer and mine sites across the region.
This role is based in Johannesburg. Applicants must have the legal right to work in South Africa.
Why Join Bradken?
Bradken supports mining customers with engineered wear solutions backed by global technical, manufacturing and product expertise.
You will play a visible role in growing our Mineral Processing presence across the region, working closely with customers and contributing directly to commercial and operational outcomes.
Bradken is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and collaborative workplace where people are encouraged to challenge existing thinking and develop better solutions.
We offer:
- Safety first environment and mindset
- Flexible work options
- Competitive Total Reward Packages including Sales Incentives
- EAP for you and your family
How we hire:
About Our Screening Process
As we work with teams around the world, time‑zone differences can make live screening challenging. To support a fair, consistent, and inclusive evaluation, we may invite candidates to complete a one‑way video screening at a time that suits them.If you require adjustments or an alternative format, we’re happy to discuss this.
Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.
We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.
Skills Required
- At least five years of experience in mining, mineral processing or a related heavy industrial market
- Experience in technical sales, account management or business development
- Qualification or practical background in engineering, mining, extractive metallurgy, mineral processing, business or a relevant trade
- Sound knowledge of mineral processing equipment, wear performance and plant operating conditions
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and discuss technical requirements with customers and internal specialists
- Experience preparing sales plans, budgets, forecasts and commercial proposals
- Strong commercial acumen, including pricing, margin and contract considerations
- Willingness to travel regularly to customer and mine sites across the region
- Maintain accurate forecasts, pipeline activity and market intelligence in Salesforce and disciplined CRM practices
- Legal right to work in South Africa
What We Do
Bradken is a global manufacturer and supplier of differentiated consumable and capital products, specializing in innovative wear solutions, cast and fabricated iron and steel products for the mining, transport, general industrial, and contract manufacturing markets.
