Managing Director, Africa

Purpose of Role: As Managing Director Africa youll lead the ESCO Divisions commercial and operational success across the region. Reporting to the Vice President Global Sales youll take full P&L ownership driving growth through strategic leadership of sales fabrication and service operations.

Youll spearhead market expansion through both established and new sales channels while championing innovation that delivers a competitive edge. Building strong industry relationships - both existing and new - will be key to your success in this high-impact role.

What we offer: At Weir we are proud to provide reward on a basis which is fair and attractive including a competitive benefits package. Through our We are Weir framework we focus on the importance of our people and the contribution they make to our organisation.

• Health & Wellbeing: As a global organisation there isnt one single solution that will enable us to take a proactive approach to our health and wellbeing. We have built a Health and Wellness framework focusing on Culture & Leadership Safety & Environmental Mental Wellbeing Physical Wellbeing Digital Wellbeing and Financial Wellbeing for different parts of the business to bring to life in a way that is most meaningful for them.

• Grow your Own Way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges explore new areas learn progress and excel. Best of all there is no set path that our people must go down. Instead everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

• Be You and Belong: Weir is a welcoming inclusive place where everyones contribution is recognised and all employees are encouraged to innovate collaborate and be themselves.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Commercial Growth & Strategy Lead the development and execution of innovative sales strategies to expand market share across Africa. Bring fresh thinking to revamp existing approaches leveraging both direct and distributor-based models to unlock new opportunities.

• Lead High-Performing Teams Provide strong stabilising leadership to build and inspire a resilient team. Champion a culture of performance coaching and collaboration ensuring alignment with Weirs values and long-term goals

• Customer-Centric Leadership Strategically position ESCO in key markets by monitoring trends legislative shifts and customer needs. Create a customer-focused environment that enhances satisfaction through tailored sales and service strategies.

• Operational & Financial Excellence Overseeing budgeting forecasting and financial performance. Lead cross-functional collaboration champion innovation and ensure the regional team is structured and equipped to deliver strong commercial and operational results.

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Extensive Commercial Leadershipwithin mining construction or related sectors combined with a strong track record of P&L ownership and strategic decision-making across complex multi-faceted operations.

• Strategic and Analytical Thinking Proven ability to develop and implement sales strategies assess investment decisions and lead initiatives such as greenfield developments facility optimisation and capital planning all supported by sound financial literacy.

• Global Business Acumen: Experience managing international customer and supplier relationships with a deep understanding of inter-company value chains and distributor-based sales models

• Inspiring and Visionary Leadership: A collaborative leader who can engage teams with a clear vision drive results through key performance metrics and bring fresh ideas to support long-term growth and innovation

We are Weir! Founded in 1871 Weir engineers solutions that improve safety efficiency and sustainability helping to provide the essential resources needed by a growing world. We are a global family. We are proud of our unique blend of talent technology and culture. We are here to inspire you to do the best work of your life!

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