Area Sales Manager

About the role

The Area Sales Manager will lead machine and project sales, including service level agreements, turnover and profit & loss responsibilities across the assigned region in Ivory Coast. The role focuses on developing the customer portfolio, supporting subsidiaries and ensuring high customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Develop sales in the assigned countries, manage and expand the customer portfolio, and support local subsidiaries.
• Prepare business plans, forecasts, quotations and supervise order processing, ensuring accurate hand‑over to the sales administration team.
• Maintain and improve relationships with mining customers, conduct market analysis and provide regular reporting.
• Travel frequently to mining sites, conduct on‑site visits, and map new customer opportunities.

Required profile

• Higher university diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Sales or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in a similar sales position, preferably in equipment or mining sectors.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English; French is a plus.
• Valid international driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of SAP is an advantage.

What we offer

• Permanent contract with a competitive salary and additional benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a family‑owned, internationally active company with strong autonomy and team spirit.
• Extensive training program and a challenging career path.