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Technical Sales Engineer – Mineral Processing A leading engineering firm in the mineral processing sector is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer with strong commercial acumen and deep technical understanding of processing plant environments. This role is ideal for an engineer who excels at solution-selling , understands the realities of plant operations, and can engage confidently with clients on both technical and commercial levels. Key Requirements Degree: Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering (Mechanical Engineering considered only with strong mineral processing experience) Experience: 5–10 years in technical sales, business development, or process engineering Proven ability to sell processing-plant solutions , not just equipment Strong understanding of mineral processing principles, plant behaviour, and process flow Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into client value High technical credibility and strong problem-solving ability Willingness to travel when required (Namibia, Northern Cape, Mpumalanga) Role Overview Engage with clients to understand plant challenges and propose fit-for-purpose technical solutions Drive sales growth through strong technical insight and relationship-building Work closely with engineering teams to ensure accurate solution development Represent the organisation professionally in client meetings, site visits, and technical discussions Support strategic business development initiatives across the mineral processing sector Ideal Candidate You are technically strong, commercially sharp, and comfortable operating in both plant and client environments. You understand mineral processing beyond equipment sales and can confidently position full-plant solutions that deliver measurable value. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying. Desired Skills: Engineering Sales Technical Sales Mineral Processing Mining Processing Plant Business Development Solution Development
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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