Sales Manager - Olivine

Location:

London

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.

For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Your Impact in This Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-starter to grow sales in new areas and markets.

Sibelco high magnesium olivine is mined and processed at Åheim, on the west coast of Norway. Åheim is the world’s largest commercial olivine operation with up to 150 years of reserves.

Olivine is a highly versatile mineral, delivering benefits across a wide range of applications, including building materials, SCM, ballast, carbon capture, etc.

99% of its production is exported/shipped all over Europe and on all the other continents.

The Sales Manager Olivine will be responsible for achieving maximum profitable growth and sales objectives (volume, net sales, and gross margin) in line with Sibelco’s vision, strategic objectives, and policies globally.

You are responsible for identifying new sales opportunities, commercializing new products, and developing sales into new applications in conjunction with the Technical Department. The Sales Manager understands the market and key players active globally and builds the necessary market intelligence to retain and extend the Customer portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Visit customers and potential customers, find and develop new opportunities to achieve the highest value.
• Develop an understanding of the products that will help selling formulation solutions
• Develop a thorough grasp of the market, including customer needs, competitors, trends, impact of local legislation.

About you:

• Bachelor's degree or Equivalent in Chemistry, Economics, Marketing, etc.
• Significant prior experience in sales role in mineral industry or related industry
• English – fluent, plus any other language(s) a bonus.

What You Bring To The Table

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Experience in deal negotiations for complex key accounts, driving sales and marketing through large sales teams
• Experience in key market segments (glass, ceramics, building materials, coatings and polymers) is an advantage
• Excellent English is vital, any other language is a plus.

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers
• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More
• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

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Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.