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Wood Recruitment opportunity

Mining Technical Sales Manager (Drilling)

Drive client relationships across WA mining sites, supporting drilling performance while contributing to growth and commercial outcomes.

Full Time Northern Suburbs & Joondalup, WA
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This is an opportunity for a technically strong mining or drilling professional to step into a customer-facing leadership role, combining field support, product application, and sales responsibility across WA operations.

Our client is a well-established and innovative provider of drilling solutions, recognised for delivering high-performance consumables and technical expertise. With a strong presence across Western Australia, they are focused on product innovation, customer outcomes, and continued market growth.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Lead and coordinate regional field service activities, including managing Pipe Handler personnel
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with mining customers and drilling contractors
  • Provide hands-on technical support across drilling consumables (DTH and Rotary)
  • Conduct site visits, inspections, and performance assessments to optimise drilling outcomes
  • Support product trials, field testing, and ongoing product development initiatives
  • Deliver technical training and application guidance to customers and internal teams
  • Contribute to sales growth through strategic account management and commercial support
  • Assist with forecasting, pricing discussions, and inventory planning
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and identify opportunities for product improvement
  • Maintain a strong field presence with regular travel to mine sites across WA

What you’ll need:

  • Experience within drilling operations, mining, or exposure to drilling consumables (DTH or Rotary highly regarded)
  • Background in technical support, operations, account management, or customer-facing roles (sales experience beneficial but not essential)
  • Ability to analyse drilling performance and provide practical optimisation solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong customer relationships
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • High level of self-motivation, organisation, and problem-solving ability
  • Leadership capability or experience coordinating teams or field activities
  • Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites

Desirable:

  • Exposure to product trials, development, or field assessments
  • Experience with drilling performance analysis and reporting
  • Formal technical or business qualifications

What’s in it for you:

  • Clear pathway into a technical leadership and commercial position
  • Opportunity to influence product performance and development
  • High level of autonomy managing your region and customer relationships
  • Work closely with engineering, operations, and leadership teams
  • Competitive salary package with performance incentives and vehicle
  • Ongoing professional development and long-term career growth

How to apply:

To complete your application for this position please click on the "APPLY" button below. Online applications are preferred however for a confidential enquiry please call 08 9221 8122.

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