Liaise with Key Decision Makers on regional level to obtain information on installed base and future plans (new projects, expansion, shutdowns, turnarounds, upgrading,…) and chart decision making process
Chart the presence and activities of Mining Groups in Africa and translate this information back into the local sales organization
Attend tradeshows and conferences to obtain market information
Investigate and report on trends in the industry and how they affect our business
Gather information on client-specific requests on a regional level and develop solutions with the Regional Suppport Offices
Participate in strategic planning process with Regional Management and align with global business development team
Regional Key Account Management
Build and maintain strategic relationships with existing and potential customers and industry contacts in the African mining business on a high level
Establish Database of Key Decision Makers
Drive vendor approvals and ensure company is vendor and tender listed
Liaise with global Key Account Management
Sales and Marketing Support
Maintain continuous information exchange with Branch offices, Area Sales Manager and Distributors to share information on key persons, new customer insights and developments in the market
Support marketing on business and competitive intelligence related to the mining business in Africa
Organize product presentations, participate in congresses/seminars to increase brand awareness on corporate level of big mining groups
Follow up on requests for information from Branch offices, Area Sales Manager or Distributor