Vice President

Are you passionate about working in the global mining industry? We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, and empowering leader to join us as the Vice President of Product Line Management for our Mechanical Cutting Division, in particular the Underground Coal and Minerals Business Unit (UGCM). Be part of an exciting journey where you shape our future by taking our product portfolio to the next level and driving the technology development by setting new standards and creating innovative solutions?

In this position you will be part of the Division Management team and lead a committed and enthusiastic team of Product Managers. This position is based in Zeltweg / Austria.

**Responsibilities**:

- Drive the Product Line to support the Mechanical Cutting strategy
- Ownership of New Product Development projects close cooperation with Sales and Aftermarket
- Manage the Product Line through its entire lifecycle
- Support Sales Support team during technical contract discussions and negotiations
- Continuously improve customer service levels, establish and improve customer relationship
- Timely feedback on industry and market dynamics
- Provide important market information (incl. competition assessment) for strategic decision-making
- Keep UGCM product specifications and marketing material up to date
- Main contact to R&D, warranty and technical services department
- Support business development projects
- Interact with Sales Areas, Technical Services and Aftermarket for continuous improvement of our products
- Encourage cost cautious product development together with the Supply Chain organization

**Profile**:

- Relevant master/bachelor’s degree or HTL combined with a proven track record in designated fields of work
- At least 10 years professional experience in Mining, Tunneling or heavy equipment industry
- Fluent in English, basic German skills preferable
- Result-driven approach creating and executing strategies and ambitious plans
- Demonstrate flexibility, speed, problem solving, innovation and analytical skills
- Willingness to travel internationally (up to 25%)
- Flexible and self-motivated person with individual initiative to learn and grow

We are offering
- Flexible working time models with home office option
- Performance-related bonus system
- Additional pension provision models
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing program
- Health foundation & relief fund
- Canteen with discounted meal prices
- Good public transport connections
- Career development in an international working environment
- Individual training opportunities

As required by Austrian federal law we hereby state, that for this position the base salary is € 110.000,00 gross per year. The exact salary depends on qualifications and professional experience.

Contact


For further information about this position, please contact Human Resources at +43 664 9656 294.

About Sandvik

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing.

In 2022 the Group had approximately 40,000 employees and revenues of about 112 billion SEK in about 150 countries within continuing operations.

Sandvik Mining and Construction G.m.b.H. in Zeltweg develops and produces tunneling and underground mining machinery for the mechanical cutting mining of minerals and ore deposits, as well as for the roadway development with typical products like Bolter Miner, Roadheader, Continuous Miner, Borer Miner, etc.

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