Business Development Manager

Sandvik is a global engineering leader with over 41,000 employees worldwide, and they are seeking a Business Development Manager – Surface Mining Automation. The primary focus of this role is to support Sales Areas in developing and implementing automation strategies for new and existing applications, ensuring profitable market share growth among large global mining customers.

Responsibilities:

• Support Major Surface Projects (MSPT) by developing and implementing automation strategies for surface drilling applications in strategic opportunities
• Collaborate closely with Business Line Managers, Area Managers, and Product Management to ensure alignment with MSPT objectives and Surface Drilling growth strategy
• Work in strong cooperation with Digitec, P&S, Rock Tools, and Equipment divisions to deliver integrated automation solutions for major projects
• Drive market share increase and sales growth through automation initiatives focused on must-win deals and high-impact projects
• Provide expertise in automation to strengthen customer value propositions and support the successful execution of MSPT opportunities
• Implement value-selling strategies and develop business cases that demonstrate the benefits of automation for large mining customers
• Enhance customer focus within the division’s backline functions to enable successful commercialization of automation offerings globally
• Lead or participate in internal initiatives within MSPT aimed at improving processes, tools, and capabilities across the organization
• Travel internationally to collaborate with sales teams and internal stakeholders on strategic opportunities, supporting major deals and gaining insights into customer needs to strengthen value propositions

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mining, Automation, or a related technical field with 8+ years of experience
• Solid understanding of automation systems and technologies relevant to surface mining
• Familiarity with Sandvik's automation offering and ability to articulate its value proposition
• Knowledge of mining industry trends, particularly in surface drilling and automation applications
• Proven ability to work in a consultative, strategic role supporting major deals and market penetration
• Strong communication and influencing skills to engage with internal stakeholders and global customers
• High level of proactivity and self-motivation to identify opportunities and drive initiatives forward
• Ability to travel internationally as needed
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus)
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to learning and exploring new technologies and market trends
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively across global teams and divisions
• Acts with integrity and accountability in all business activities
• Committed to understanding customer needs and delivering value-driven solutions