Business Manager - Chinese Accounts (DRC)

The Business Manager – Chinese Accounts is responsible for driving strategic business development and commercial growth across all Chinese mining customers operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for Epiroc. This is a senior commercial leadership role focused on strategy execution, executive-level customer engagement, and complex deal closure across all business lines, including Underground Equipment, Surface Equipment, Parts & Services, and Tools & Attachments. The role acts as the primary strategic interface between Chinese mining customers, Epiroc DRC, and Epiroc China Customer Centre, ensuring full alignment between local execution and corporate-level engagement with customer headquarters in China.

Your Mission

• Define and execute the commercial strategy for all Chinese mining customers in the DRC, driving revenue growth, market share, lifecycle value, and profitability across all Epiroc business lines.
• Own strategic account management for Chinese mining groups, including executive‑level relationship building, account planning, opportunity prioritization, pipeline management, and forecasting.
• Lead complex, high‑value commercial engagements, including structuring and closing multi‑division deals, negotiations, tenders, and large strategic agreements across equipment, services, and consumables.
• Ensure end‑to‑end customer alignment and execution, translating corporate‑level strategies into actionable site‑level plans and acting as escalation point for critical commercial and strategic issues.
• Drive internal coordination and governance, working closely with Business Line Managers and ensuring disciplined pricing, commercial governance, and consistent customer experience across all divisions.
• Manage China–DRC alignment, coordinating closely with the Epiroc China Customer Center to align corporate headquarters engagement with in‑country execution, market intelligence, and competitive positioning.

Your Profile:

• Must have 12–18+ years of experience in mining, heavy equipment, or industrial sectors.
• Strong background in strategic key account management or senior business development roles.
• Proven experience closing large, complex, multi-million-dollar deals across multiple business lines.
• Experience working with Chinese mining companies and multicultural stakeholder environments is highly preferred.
• Strong exposure to both capital equipment and aftermarket/service business models.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional and multi-country coordination.
• University degree in Engineering (Mining / Mechanical / Electrical) or Business Administration or an MBA or postgraduate qualification in Business, Strategy, or International Business is an advantage.

Location and other info:

• Location: Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo
• Reporting to: General Manager - DRC

Why Epiroc?

Kolwezi, located in the Lualaba Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is one of the fastest-growing mining hubs in Africa and a key center for copper and cobalt production. The region is undergoing rapid industrial development, driven by large-scale mining investments and continuous infrastructure expansion. One of the major upcoming developments is the new Kolwezi International Airport, which is nearing completion and expected to become fully operational in the coming months. This will significantly improve regional and international connectivity, making travel more convenient for expatriates and business professionals.

Kolwezi also benefits from a generally pleasant climate, characterized by warm temperatures, seasonal rainfall, and comfortable conditions for most of the year, making it a manageable and liveable environment for long-term assignments. For professionals seeking career growth in a high-impact mining environment, Kolwezi offers a rare opportunity to be part of a rapidly developing region with strong long-term potential.

Application and contact information:

Last Date to Apply: 06th of May 2026