Commercial Manager - Mining Mineral Trading

About this role

The role is for a Commercial Manager overseeing the commercial viability, profitability, and market growth of a tin and technology minerals portfolio. It combines strategic commercial duties such as pricing, sales, contracts, and off-take with hands-on field sourcing and procurement from licensed miners and cooperatives in Nigeria, ensuring compliance with mining laws and responsible sourcing standards. The role involves developing market strategies, managing field sourcing networks, and selling mineral products while coordinating with operations and finance. It targets candidates with extensive experience in mining, mineral trading, and commercial management. The employer provides services in human capital management and consultancy across Nigeria and Africa.

What you would do

• Develop and implement commercial strategies for tin and related minerals.
• Lead price discovery, negotiate and close sales including off-take agreements and contracts.
• Identify new domestic and international markets and partners.
• Prepare business plans, revenue forecasts, targets, and profitability objectives.
• Assess new commercial opportunities and partnerships for long-term supply.
• Monitor market prices, demand, and trends to guide pricing and sales.
• Provide commercial input on investments and market expansion.
• Prepare weekly sales forecasts and profitability reports for the Board.
• Design and manage a field sourcing network from ASM and licensed centres.
• Oversee field sourcing, aggregation, and supplier relationships while ensuring compliance.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Metallurgy, Mineral Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification or MBA is advantageous.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in mining, mineral trading, or related commercial roles.
• 3 to 5 years in a senior or managerial position.
• Experience in tin, lead, zinc, or other base metals trading and sales.
• Proven negotiation experience for mineral contracts, off-take agreements, and logistics.
• Knowledge of tin grading, assaying, weighing, and quality control.
• Understanding of mineral pricing, concentrate specs, and international markets.

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