Business Development Manager Mining

We're Hiring: Business Development Manager (Mining & Mineral Processing) Kazakhstan

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized three years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit

Are you a driven and experienced business development professional with a passion for mining and mineral processing? Join our IWT_EMEA_AFRICA team in Kazakhstan as a Business Development Manager and play a pivotal role in driving business growth in the mining and chemical processing industries across West and Central Africa.

Position Purpose:

As a Business Development Manager, you'll be responsible for new account acquisition, business growth, and maintaining strong relationships within the Mining (Gold, Alumina, Uranium, Iron Ore), Heavy Industry (HPI), and Chemical Processing sectors. You will work closely with our business management and technical teams to ensure consistent and profitable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop new business opportunities in target markets across West Africa and Central Africa

Manage existing accounts, ensuring satisfaction and growth through effective account management

Prepare and present proposals to new clients, aiming to win new business and exceed targets

Foster long-term relationships with key decision-makers at customer sites

Provide professional on-site service, including water analysis and testing

Collaborate with commercial, technical, and support teams to meet customer deliverables and exceed expectations

Maintain a strong focus on safety, ensuring the highest standards are adhered to in the working environment

What We’re Looking For:

️ Experience: 5+ years in Mining or a related industry (water treatment experience is a plus)

️ Skills: Strong sales ability and experience in closing business opportunities

️ Industry Knowledge: Understanding of industrial processes and minerals beneficiation (concentration, scale control, tailings management)

️ Languages: Fluency in Kazakh, Russian, English (additional regional languages are a plus)

️ Technical Qualifications: Relevant tertiary qualifications in a technical/scientific or industry-related field

️ Computer Proficiency: Strong skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

️ Travel: Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work in a high-impact role across multiple countries and industries

Be part of a growing, dynamic team focused on delivering innovative solutions in the mining sector

Competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for professional growth and development

Ready to Make an Impact? We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of background or experience. At Solenis, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

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