Vice President

**_Position: Vice President - Commercial_**

**_Industry: Mining_**

**_Location: Head Office / MIDRAND - JHB_**

**_Salary: Market-Related Salary_**

**PURPOSE OF THE JOB**:

- This role forms part the Companys Executive Committee and reports to the President & CEO and is essential for the delivery of business objectives and strategic goals.
- Provision of strategic and leadership direction in the companys Commercial, Sales, Marketing and Procurement functions.
- Promote and expand the companys commercial activity that will generate revenues and lead to sustainable growth.

**QUALIFICATION(S) AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**:

- Relevant bachelors degree qualification or equivalent.
- Masters Degree in relevant field, or Masters in business administration.
- Management and Leadership Development Programme will be an added advantage.
- Drivers licence and be able to travel locally, regionally, and internationally.

**EXPERIENCE**:

- 15 years plus in Commercial, Marketing & Procurement Function in the mining & mineral / chemical environment.
- 8 years plus on a Senior management level reporting on Board level.
- Develop the Commercial; Sales & Marketing; and Procurement business-case in partnership with Divisional Executives; CEO and the Board.
- Giving oversight and direction on shipment schedule, finances, and pricing management activities respectively.
- Supporting the Bid & Pre-Sales teams with timely and accurate vendor technology and pricing information and strategic insights.
- Understanding of market trends, the business, competitors, and their products.
- Experience in the Commercial; Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain functions.
- Strong communication, sales-pitch, customer oriented and research skills.
- Experience in building and managing strong team, as well as in remote/virtual work environment.
- Handling and maintaining confidentially, particularly around the Companys trade secrets and competitive edge.
- Developing and implementing commercial strategies according to company goals and objectives aiming to accelerate growth.
- Accountable for oversight role in facilitation and coordination of overall activities of Commercial Function, such as import of commodities and export processes.
- Knowledge of applicable custom duties and taxes on imports and exports.
- Developing and implementing the sales and marketing strategy, and delegating tasks to their team and play the support and oversight role.
- Represent and champion the companys brand and drive strategies to increase product awareness by observing the market, competitors, and industry trends.
- Delegating and coordinating the procurement tasks to the relevant team members.
- Supporting and guiding the supplier performance evaluation processes.
- Providing strategic leadership towards inclusive procurement and host communities empowerment in line with the BBBEE regulations.