Sales and product service

Vice President, Sales Area Central Africa

Are you a proven sales leader in the mining industry, passionate about driving performance and growth in a dynamic, customer-focused environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

Some words about us and our Mining business area

Mining is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leader in equipment, tools, parts, service, digital solutions, and sustainability-driven technologies for the mining and construction industries. With our expertise and innovative mindset, we deliver the best overall experience to our customers and help enable the sustainable mine of the future. In 2024, our business area achieved approximately 64 billion SEK in sales and employed around 17,000 people worldwide.

The opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President to lead our Central Africa Sales Area, covering 14 countries and approximately 650 employees through direct and indirect sales channels. This is a high-impact role with full P&L responsibility across four legal entities, focused on business growth, compliance, and team leadership in a complex, customer-centric, and evolving market.

Key Responsibilities

Lead general management and sales development across Zambia, Tanzania, DRC, and 11 additional Central African countries
Drive revenue growth and expand market share
Strengthen customer relationships and team engagement through people-centric, target-driven leadership
Navigate local content regulations, compliance requirements, and local developments that might impact the security of the team
Resolve supply chain challenges and improve operational efficiency
Serve as Board Member for three subsidiaries, chairing two, and contribute to strategic governance and performance improvement
Develop and execute Sales Area strategy in collaboration with Mining’s divisions
Champion business development and secure key strategic deals for sustainable growth
Build a customer-centric, agile, and high-performing organization that embraces continuous improvement
Lead and inspire the Sales Area management team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence
Attract, retain, and develop top talent, championing initiatives for a more inclusive and representative workforce
Build strong local succession capabilities for key personnel and strategic and business-critical groups of employees
Ensure compliance with safety policies and all relevant government, industry, and customer regulations
Represent the Sales Area in global forums and contribute to Sandvik Mining’s broader success

This position is based at our Sales Area Central Africa headquarters in Kitwe, Zambia.

Your profile
We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on sales executive with a proven ability to lead in a matrix organization and inspire teams to deliver exceptional results. You are a confident communicator and negotiator, with a strong customer focus and collaborative mindset.

Requirements:

Extensive experience in mining, construction, or mining services industries, with deep knowledge of industry dynamics, market trends, and key players
Track record of leading large, multifunctional sales and service organizations in a B2B environment
Experience developing and managing key customer relationships and driving business development across multiple divisions
Demonstrated success in leading cultural and organizational transformation, with a focus on agility, innovation, and performance
Strong financial acumen and strategic, growth-oriented mindset
University degree in a relevant field (business, engineering, or related)
Excellent communication skills in English (French is a strong plus)

Our culture

At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. We invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact:

James Crilley, Executive Talent Acquisition Expert, james.crilley@sandvik.com

We’ve already decided on what advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to use and respectfully decline any additional contacts.

Hiring Manager

James Oosthuizen, Chief Customer Officer, Business Area Mining

How to apply

Please send us your application through our application system as soon as possible and no later than November 30, 2025. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail.

Our recruitment process is open and fair – we welcome all applicants and evaluate every unique application in line with the specified requirements profile, to find the best match for the position. To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at

hrservices.sweden@sandvik.com.

Mining is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. In 2024, sales were approximately 63,6 billion SEK with about 17,000 employees.

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