Vice President, Sales Area Australia & New Zealand
Vice President, Sales Area Australia & New Zealand
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Job Description
Do you have a strong background in sales leadership within the mining industries and a passion for driving performance in a dynamic customer-focused environment Then wed like to hear from you!
At Mining a business area within Sandvik Group were now looking for a Vice President for our Australia and New Zealand (AUNZ) Sales Area a strategic leader to drive growth lead a high-performing team and strengthen our position as the market leader in our segments.
A few words about us
Sandviks Mining business area is a global leader in equipment tools parts service digital solutions and sustainability-driven technologies for the mining and construction industries. With passion expertise and an innovative mindset we provide our customers with the best overall experience and help enable the sustainable mine of the future.
In 2024 our business area had approximately 64 billion SEK in sales and employed around 17000 people worldwide. Want to be part of transforming the global mining and construction industries Welcome to our world!
Your mission
As Vice President of Sales for AUNZ youre accountable for the overall performance and results of the Sales Area including revenue development customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Simultaneously your role includes a broader responsibility of representing Sandvik at the national level as youre the Country Manager for Australia and New Zealanddriving business growth strengthening market presence and fostering relationships with key stakeholders across industry government and the community. In close partnership with global business units youre at the forefront of shaping our sales and service strategies ensuring alignment with Sandviks long-term strategy.
Beyond your regional responsibilities you re an integral part of the Sandvik Mining extended leadership team where you help steer cross-functional transformation and contribute to the companys long-term success. In this dual-capacity leadership role youre entrusted with the oversight governance and operational performance of Sandviks legal entities ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the Sales Area strategy in collaboration with Minings divisions.
- Lead and develop strong customer relationships through direct engagement driving long-term value.
- Drive business development across multiple divisions and secure key strategic deals that support 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 across the organization while actively championing initiatives to build a more inclusive and representative workforce.
- Ensure compliance with safety policies and all relevant government industry and customer regulations.
- Represent the AUNZ Sales Area in global forums and contribute to the broader success of Sandvik Mining.
Your profile
Youre a strategic and hands-on sales executive with a proven ability to lead in a matrix organization and inspire teams to deliver exceptional results. Youre also a confident communicator and negotiator with a strong customer focus and a collaborative mindset.
To succeed in this role you should have:
- Extensive experience in the mining construction or mining services industries with a deep understanding of mining industry dynamics market trends and key players.
- A strong track record of leading large multifunctional sales and service organizations in a B2B environment.
- Experience in 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 a strategic growth-oriented mindset.
- A university degree in a relevant field (e.g. business engineering or related field).
- Excellent communication skills in English both verbal and written.
Our culture
At Sandvik were 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
Weve 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 June 29 2025. Job ID: R0080552. Please note that we dont 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
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 636billion SEK with about 17000 employees.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
