Digital Sales and Services Representative

The Digital Sales and Services Representative will be responsible for driving lead generation, sales growth, business development activities, and customer relationship management across the Central Africa Sales Area. The role focuses on driving the Automation offering and growing Newtrax and UFR OEM‑agnostic solutions for both managed accounts and untapped market opportunities. The position requires deep knowledge of Sandvik’s technological portfolio to find the right solutions for customers, ensuring easy entry with opportunities to expand later. The role will be based in Mwanza, Tanzania, reporting to the Business Line Manager, Automation, and will require regular travel as an important part of the position. Key responsibilities include developing and executing sales strategies, building and maintaining customer relationships, leading sales projects, collaborating with teams on forecasting and marketing activities, monitoring market and competitor activity, and supporting competence development through technical teams. The role also involves ensuring compliance with Sandvik’s Environment, Health, and Safety Policy and fostering a culture of proactive communication and teamwork.

Degree in engineering or business, or something similar; supported by relevant technical and commercial experience; proven successful sales experience or a keen willingness to learn value-sales techniques; sales and business development knowledge; experience in bringing new technically advanced solutions to market; familiarity with Sandvik’s product portfolio is considered beneficial; strong understanding of customer business processes; hands-on experience in mining operations; excellent communication and report writing skills; proactive and self-motivated team player; physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment