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Vice President - Business Development - LATAM

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Schlam is growing. With innovation at our core and a reputation built on performance, were expanding across Latin America and were looking for a driven, strategic leader to take the reins and shape the future of our business in the region. If you're an experienced business developer in mining, fluent in capital equipment sales and thrive on building relationships that deliver results this role is for you!

About The Role

This isnt a role for someone who wants to keep the lights on.

This is a role for the builder, the dealmaker, the strategist who wants to put their fingerprints on a market expansion that will reshape mining payload solutions in Latin America.

As Vice President - Business Development - Latin America , youll have the reins of growth across Peru, Chile, Brazil, Colombia and Argentina. Youll take a global powerhouse in mining equipment and turn our ambition into reality on the ground. Reporting directly to the President of Schlam Americas, this is your platform to create something big, bold and lasting.

What Youll Be Doing

• Be the face of Schlam in Latin America - walking mine sites, sitting with executives and forging the relationships that move millions of dollars worth of equipment.
• Drive the expansion strategy - design and execute a multi-year plan that delivers real growth and market share.
• Turn conversations into contracts - secure firm orders that keep our production pipeline humming.
• Collaborate with global leaders across engineering, supply chain and manufacturing to deliver more than products.
• Represent the brand at industry events, boardrooms and mine sites.
• Spend up to 50% of your time in the field, leading from the front where the action is.

About You

Youre not just experienced, youre proven. Youve closed big deals, built markets and know how to navigate boardrooms in Santiago, So Paulo, Lima, Bogot and beyond with equal confidence.

• 10+ years success in capital mining equipment sales and service.
• A track record of winning business across Latin America that mining executives will recognize and respect.
• Deep knowledge of trucks, loaders, excavators and how to sell them at scale.
• Degree-qualified (MBA preferred) with the mine safety certs to walk into any site.
• Entrepreneurial. Relentless. Commercially astute. You run your patch like its your own business.

English and Spanish are essential. Portuguese is a strong advantage. Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering background? Even better.

Why Work With Us

At Schlam , we dont just supply mining equipment, we redefine how the industry thinks about payload solutions. Were bold, were innovative and were expanding fast.

• Create history: This is a greenfield expansion. The LATAM business will carry your signature.
• Executive backing: Youll have the full support of Schlams global leadership and the resources to deliver.
• Global name, local authority: Represent a trusted brand while building deep connections with the regions mining giants.
• Innovation edge: Join a company that pushes performance, safety and payload outcomes further than anyone else.
• Career-defining role: This is the kind of leadership opportunity that gets remembered.

Were not looking for someone to manage. Were looking for someone to make their mark .

If youre ready to lead the charge and want to be the name behind Schlams Latin American success story, apply today .

Important: Resumes must be submitted in English . Applications submitted in other languages will not be accepted or processed.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Mining

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