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Head of Business Manager for Department of Minerals , reporting to Country Managing Director, Responsible of all business operations related to the Minerals, including its clients and stakeholder's relationship management and people leading, ensuring the compliance with the Company quality systems procedures and processes. To maintain the long-term business  are executed by improving the Revenue and profitability

Education

• Degree Geology and mining, Chemistry, Port Management, Finance, Economic and Business Management or other related qualification. (Master’s degree constitutes advantage).

Experience

• Mineral management experience is key.
• Leadership and business management positions at national and international levels, preferably Minerals business
• At least 10 years work experience in the Mining Sector.
• Technical expertise to gain good knowledge of our Mining technology.
• Solid experience with ISO's 9001, 14001, 45001 and 17025.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exposure in laboratories and technical inspections of minerals products
• Solid knowledge of financial management.
• Excellent public relations and negotiation.
• Experience in project design and business plans.

Competencies

• Experience in team leading, partnership.
• Practical computer knowledge from the user's point of view of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM System programs (is an advantage).
• Fluent in Portuguese and English
• Ability to act independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and stakeholders.
• Persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Administrative and financial management of the Department, its customers, partners and staff members.
• Accountable for financial performance and governance in the given area, including top line growth, profitability, margin improvement, efficiency and productivity.
• Promotion of the company brand and integrity in the market.
• Analysis of market potential, development of competitive and operational positioning strategies.
• Development of new service and product concepts for the Minerals segment.
• Translation of business strategy into pragmatic action plans and their execution.
• Negotiation, drafting and management of contracts with local and international clients.
• Provision of consulting and customer assistance services, including monitoring and management of customer satisfaction.
• Ensuring integrity and continuous improvement in inspection, testing and certification services.
• Leadership and training of the work team, at national level.

Operational Integrity

• Adopt safe behavior at all times, exercising due regard for the health and safety of SGS employees, in accordance with SGS policies and procedures.
• Comply at all times with SGS's Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
• Work in accordance with ISO standards and requirements (9001, 14001, 17025, and 45001).
• Report all hazards, near misses and incidents.
• Always wear relevant PPE and comply with health and safety regulations.
• Participate in monthly safety talk with team members.