Business Development Manager - Mining

Location: Melbourne, Vic

Type of contract: Permanent

About Us:

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. Our inclusive culture is the key to our success. We collaborate with our internal community of colleagues, alumni, and our valued external partners to support each other and achieve our goals. We aim to raise the bar high. We look for people who are committed to innovation and success and act with integrity to become and be a part of one of the most diverse group of experts in our industry, anywhere around the globe.

Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

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SLB New Energy & Industrial (NEI) is a division of SLB; our portfolio includes ventures in carbon capture and sequestration, geothermal power, energy storage, Mining, hydrogen and Data center infrastructure solutions. To know more about NEI please visit https://www.slb.com/about/driving-energy-innovation/scaling-new-energy-systems

Job Summary:

Our Mining business is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Business Development Manager – Mining to be accountable for developing the regional marketing strategy, building the opportunity pipeline and delivering revenue growth in the mining sector. They are also responsible for the regional market assessments, pricing and the introduction of products and services in their region. The Business Development Manager is also customer centric, provide solutions to the clients and is a critical link in product development and product and services adaptation to the regional market. They also interact internally with the different SLB business lines to highlight opportunities in the mining sector and provide winning sales strategies and tender support.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the creation and implementation of the marketing/sales plan for all aspects of the mining portfolio in the region.
• Lead the sales and commercial efforts with the mining clients and connect the different Business lines with potential opportunities within the sector / region.
• Identify new business opportunities - new markets, new partnerships, new ways to reach existing markets, for the mining sector.
• Promote portfolio value proposition and business offerings and educate internally of the specificities on the mining sector.
• Participate in the opportunity management process for critical opportunities.
• Lead the development of proposal strategies/content/commercial models, both base and alternative cases.
• Coordinate the technical, operational, commercial and legal risk mitigation/support/reviews for all proposals.
• Lead proposal/tender management reviews to obtain alignment and approval before proposal submission.
• Participate in customer proposal/contract negotiations, as needed.
• Ensure proper handover of associated contracts the business lines.
• Develop and maintains good customer relationships in the assigned region.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and industry events to gain insight on industry trends and developments.

Qualifications And Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering, MBA is preferred
• 15+ years of progressive experience in the mining industry with a minimum of 5 years in a business development, Sales, account management capacity.
• Proven experience in the mining subsurface domain and ability to convert client needs to opportunity.
• Deep understanding of the mining players in the region and ability to leverage own network to create opportunities and build a revenue stream.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the pricing models in the mining sector within the region as well as major competitors and hurdles for market entry and encroachments.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and sell the opportunity internally to secure the business lines buy-in.
• Reside in Australia and have the right to live and work in Australia
• Willing and able to travel, domestically and internationally

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. We are committed to providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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