At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage key customer relationships and drive sales growth in the minerals processing sector.
- Company: Join Weir, a global leader in sustainable mining technology.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, career development, wellness support, and global collaboration.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse culture that values your voice and ideas.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable mining while developing your career.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in sales, strong relationship skills, and technical aptitude.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
- Area Manager - South West
- Location
- Perth/Hazelmere, South West of Perth
- Work Arrangement
- Hybrid
- What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future.
We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably.
Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver.
So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste.
Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.
Make your impact
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges.
You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support.
You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.
- What you’ll do
- Customer
- Relationship
Management: Act as the primary contact for key customers including major accounts such as Talison and South32, building and maintaining strong relationships through regular site visits (approximately one per week) and responsive communication.
- Sales and
- Aftermarket
Support: Develop and execute growth and retention strategies for aftermarket sales of Weir Minerals equipment, ensuring achievement of sales KPIs and metrics aligned with customer needs.
- Cross-Functional
Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams including Product Managers and Service Specialists to resolve supply, quality, and delivery issues, ensuring outstanding customer service levels.
- Market Analysis and
Strategy: Conduct GAP analysis to identify market share opportunities and devise solutions to address gaps, while maintaining comprehensive knowledge of industry processes and competitors.
- Technical and
- Product
Knowledge: Learn and apply detailed knowledge of Weir’s product portfolio, including slurry pumps and other equipment, to support customer operations and troubleshooting.
- Travel Requirements: Regular travel to customer sites within the South West Perth region, with occasional overnight stays as business needs arise.
- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
- What you’ll bring
- Must-haves
- 3+ years of sales experience in minerals processing, heavy industry, or a related technical sales environment.
- Strong customer relationship and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and manage large accounts.
- Technical aptitude or background in mechanical equipment, engineering, or mineral processing (trade certificate or degree desirable).
- Nice-to-haves
- Experience with aftermarket sales and service support for heavy engineering equipment such as pumps and centrifuges.
- Knowledge of lithium processing or bauxite/aluminium industry operations.
- Previous exposure to CRM tools and preventative maintenance planning.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders.
Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world.
We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference.
We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives.
You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Career development and learning support
- Access to global inclusion networks
- Regional and team-specific benefits
- Sharebuilder scheme
- Wellness support for you and your family
- Collaboration with global teams
- Study support
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Area Manager employer: weir
At Weir, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the mining technology sector, offering a dynamic work environment in Brisbane or Perth that fosters innovation and sustainability. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive career development programs, wellness support, and access to global inclusion networks, ensuring that every team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our mission of creating a better future. Join us to be part of a culture that values safety, respect, and collaboration, where your ideas truly matter.
