Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?
Who We Are
We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, cobalt, copper, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.
Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.
From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.
Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Sales Manager Ni/Co – Europe/India tojoin our Global Sales Team.
This is a permanent position.
As the Sales Manager Ni/Co – Europe/India, you will be responsible for responsible for sales of nickel and cobalt products within the designated regions, as well for monitoring and reporting trends and the strategic aspects of nickel and cobalt markets and supporting trading decisions. This role involves managing customer relationships, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, supporting optimization of the supply chain operations, and driving business growth in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Conclude and execute sales negotiations, including contract terms, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery standards.
- Introduce new nickel and cobalt products to various market sectors, collaborate with technical teams, and set competitive pricing.
- Maintain strong client relationships through frequent communication, visits, and timely responses to inquiries.
- Log and track complaints in the Customer Complaint System (CCS), analyze client satisfaction, and implement urgent solutions for issues.
- Represent Vale Base Metals at conferences, trade fairs, and industry meetings to strengthen market presence.
- Assist with contract drafting and documentation, liaising with internal teams and customers when required.
- Collaborate closely with the Commercial Operations team to ensure the Order‑to‑Cash process is fully executed, from order entry through invoicing and payment collection, guaranteeing accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
- Oversee regional distribution of nickel and cobalt, optimize netback on sales, and manage inventory and delivery costs.
- Support SG&A budgeting for regional cost centers, control expenses, and assist in training commercial staff.
- Provide market insights and strategic guidance on trends, competitive landscape, and growth opportunities; align regional operations with global strategy.
- Ensure compliance with legal, IFRS, SARBOX, and internal guidelines; monitor KPIs, identify improvement opportunities, and implement efficiency measures.
About You
Education:
- Bachelor’s undergrad in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, International Relations or a related field.
Experience:
- 5-10 years’ of work experience in commodity business or sales administration, preferably in the mining or metals industry
Skills:
- Strong understanding of contract law and commercial terms.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manage complex data.
- Problem solving & analytical thinking.
- Good communication and collaboration working with a globally diverse and multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and good organizational and planning skills.
- Skilled at solving ambiguous problems.
- Skilled at establishing procedures and standards.
- IT related knowledge (VBA, python).
- Proficient contract management / ERP software (SAP).
What We Offer You
- Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan.
- Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package.
- Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances).
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental).
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
- Employee Family Assistance Program.
- Virtual Healthcare online.
- Online training and career development opportunities.
Include to Transform
At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race,
gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.
Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.
Kindly include your CV in English when applying for the position.
Only successful candidates will be contacted
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Pay Grade: GRF
Apply by: November 25, 2025
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