Vice President, Sales Area Central Africa

Vice President Central Africa Sales Area

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President to lead our Central Africa Sales Area, covering 14 countries and approximately 550 employees through direct and indirect sales channels. This is a high-impact role with full P&L responsibility across four legal entities, focused on business growth, compliance, and team leadership in a complex, customer-centric, and evolving market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead general management and sales development across Zambia, Tanzania, DRC, and 11 additional Central African countries
• Drive revenue growth and expand market share
• Strengthen customer relationships and team engagement through people-centric, target-driven leadership
• Navigate local content regulations, compliance requirements, and pandemic-related restrictions
• Resolve supply chain challenges and improve operational efficiency
• Serve as Board Member for three subsidiaries, chairing two, and contribute to strategic governance and performance improvement
• Develop and execute Sales Area strategy in collaboration with Mining's divisions
• Champion business development and secure key strategic deals for 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, championing initiatives for a more inclusive and representative workforce
• Build strong local succession capabilities for key personal and strategic and business critical groups of employees
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and all relevant government, industry, and customer regulations
• Represent the Sales Area in global forums and contribute to Sandvik Mining's broader success