Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Rotary Drilling Division

Shape the commercial direction of a global rotary drilling business. As Vice President, Sales and Marketing, you lead the global commercial agenda, accelerate profitable growth and strengthen strategic customer partnerships across the surface mining industry. 

Your mission  
You develop and execute commercial priorities for the Rotary Drilling Division, expanding market share and supporting its long-term business objectives. Working across functions and regions, you foster safety, sustainability, operational excellence and continuous improvement.  

You’re a member of the Division Management Team and report to the Division President. 

Job responsibilities 

• Lead and develop the global Sales and Marketing team supporting rotary drilling equipment sales. 

• Strengthen executive-level relationships with mining customers and strategic stakeholders. 

• Partner with Sales Areas, major project teams and business line leaders to identify opportunities, develop account strategies and improve win rates. 

• Advance commercial excellence through effective sales processes, tender support, negotiations, forecasting and performance management. 

• Drive profitable growth through value-based selling, disciplined margin management and business development. 

• Use customer feedback, market intelligence, competitive analysis and CRM tools to improve customer satisfaction and market positioning. 

Location and flexibility 
This position is based in Alachua, Florida, USA. Domestic and international travel of up to 25% is required.  

Your profile  
You’re an accomplished commercial leader who develops businesses, builds trusted customer relationships and leads high-performing teams in a global environment. Your strategic perspective and sound business judgement enable you to balance immediate priorities with long-term growth. 

External applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, indefinite basis without sponsorship. Current employees may be considered for visa sponsorship based on business needs and company policy. 

Your background includes 

• A relevant bachelor's degree, or higher.  

• Extensive progressive leadership experience in sales, business development or strategic partnerships, preferably within the capital equipment industry. 

• A demonstrated record of driving sales growth, managing complex high-value opportunities and delivering long-term customer value in the mining industry. 

• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including strategic account management, forecasting, pipeline management and performance management. 

• The ability to influence stakeholders and operate effectively in a global matrix organization. 

• Experience with open-pit mining operations and rotary drilling applications is advantageous.  

Integrity and accountability guide how you lead. Adaptable and culturally aware, you communicate with clarity, build strong relationships and confidently navigate negotiations and significant business initiatives. Curiosity about innovation, emerging technologies and digitalization complements your results-focused mindset. 

The team 
You lead the global Sales and Marketing team and work closely with Sales Areas, major project teams, business line leaders, account managers and key customers. Together, you create a consistent customer experience across functions, divisions and geographical regions. 

Our culture  

At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. We invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.    

Contact information     

For further information about this position, please contact James Crilley, Executive Talent Acquisition Expert, [email protected]  

We’ve already decided on what advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to use and respectfully decline any additional contacts.  

Hiring Manager: David Hallett, President, Rotary Drilling Division (effective November 1st, 2026). 

How to apply   

Send your application no later than October 22nd, 2026. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0098117.   

Our recruitment process is open and fair – we welcome all applicants and evaluate every unique application in line with the specified requirements profile, to find the best match for the position. To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at   

[email protected].  

Business area Mining is a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. In 2025, sales were approximately SEK 63 billion with about 18,400 employees.