Regional Product Line Manager Cyclones
Job Description
<strong>Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future?</strong><p><br></p>We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make a difference. It’s a big responsibility, and we are committed to making an impactful positive change. We need your skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials and technology needed for a better future.<p><br></p>Come see the FLSmidth difference.<p><br></p><strong>Department</strong><p><br></p>You will be part of the Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East & South Asia Region PCV team, who are dedicated to selling and supporting the PCV products in this geographical area. By joining this team, you will have the opportunity to work in a multinational, multicultural and diverse organization.<p><br></p><strong>Purpose of the role</strong><p><br></p>Provide expert knowledge and support for the cyclone product line, from a process, mechanical, operational, maintenance and R&D perspective. Increase market share by pursuing new market opportunities and promote the retention of aftermarket business within the region. Continuously improve the technical competence of colleagues and customers within the region through training activities, technical papers, etc.<p><br></p><strong><u>Your Responsibilities</u></strong><p><br></p>Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:<p><br></p><ul><li>Serve as the cyclone product expert in the region.</li><li>Participate in the development of go to market strategies.</li><li>Work with the regional sales teams to promote cyclone products/services in the region to all relevant customers.</li><li>Work with global product line managers (GPLM), global service line managers (GSLM), product sales, and internal sales support to develop winning proposals.</li><li>Provide training and guidance to customers, sales, and field service.</li><li>Travel with sales to customer sites and engineering firms to troubleshoot, consult on system design, support start-ups as necessary, and ensure proper aftermarket support is in place, including warranty/quality issue resolution.</li><li>Provides won/lost reporting and customer feedback to GPLMs including regional market intelligence, competition activities etc.</li><li>Participate in the cyclone product design, improvement opportunities and new product development with GPLM/GSLM.</li><li>Drives process testing for customers in region with GPLM/GSLM</li><li>Support the launch of new cyclone products/services in region in collaboration with others</li></ul><p><br></p><strong>W</strong><strong>ha</strong><strong>t you bring</strong><p><br></p><ul><li>NHD, BSC or B-Eng in Engineering</li><li>At least 12 years’ experience within the mining & mineral processing industry.</li><li>At least 8 years’ experience in the cyclone product line.</li><li>At least 5 years’ experience in a business development role</li><li>Effective verbal and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in other languages, spoken by Customers in the region, will be advantageous.</li><li>Knowledge of cyclone selection, sizing, and operating parameters </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, co-workers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Proven negotiation and influencing skills – both external and internal.</li><li>Team player, able to balance multiple team memberships. </li><li>Good organization, multitasking and time management skills</li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>What We Offer</u></strong><p><br></p><em>As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply – the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.</em><p><br></p><em>Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis so please apply as soon as possible. </em><p><br></p><em>FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries – for more information please visit </em>FLSmidth.com/careers
