Business Development Director - Mining & Resources (Metals & Mining Operations)
We're looking for a Business Development Director - Mining & Resources (Metals & Mining Operations) to join our team in Perth, Australia.
In this role, you will be responsible for driving new logo acquisition and expanding whitespace opportunities within the Mining & Resources sector.
You will operate as a market-facing industry seller, leveraging deep understanding of sector trends, challenges and buying behaviours to identify, engage and convert new enterprise clients. You will position EPAM as a strategic transformation partner across key priorities such as digital transformation, customer experience, data and AI.
This role requires a strong focus on net-new revenue generation, building industry-led propositions and expanding underpenetrated accounts through high-value, consultative engagement.
Responsibilities
- Own new logo acquisition within the Mining & Resources sector, driving net-new revenue growth
- Identify and convert whitespace opportunities across existing or underdeveloped industry accounts
- Build and execute industry-led account penetration strategies
- Develop senior stakeholder relationships (C-suite, VP-level) within Mining & Resources organisations
- Leverage industry insight and market trends to shape compelling, relevant client propositions
- Lead the full sales lifecycle from prospecting and qualification through to deal closure
- Proactively generate pipeline through targeted outreach, industry campaigns and events
- Position EPAM's capabilities across digital transformation, data, cloud and AI in an industry context
- Collaborate with internal teams to align solutions with sector-specific client challenges
- Represent EPAM at industry events, forums and networks to strengthen brand presence
- Maintain disciplined pipeline management, forecasting and reporting
Requirements
- 10-15 years of experience in IT sales / business development with a strong focus on Mining & Resources clients
- Proven track record of winning new logos and expanding whitespace within industry accounts
- Strong understanding of Mining & Resources market dynamics, challenges and transformation drivers
- Experience selling complex, multi-service or consulting-led engagements
- Demonstrated ability to build pipeline from scratch and close net-new opportunities
- Established network across Mining & Resources stakeholders and decision-makers
- Experience engaging with C-level stakeholders and navigating complex organisations
- Bachelor's degree in business, technology or related field
- Strong communication, negotiation and commercial acumen
- Ability to operate independently in a high-growth, target-driven environment
Nice to have
- Existing relationships with senior stakeholders across major Western Australian mining and resources companies
- Experience selling digital transformation, data, cloud or AI-led engagements into asset-intensive industries
- Familiarity with mining operations, resources value chains or ESG/sustainability priorities in the sector
Benefits
By choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at Great Place To Work-Certified™ in 2024, Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Places to Work in 2023 & one of Most Loved Workplace, as recognized by Newsweek, 2021 - 2023.
Employee ideas are the main driver of our business. We have a very supportive environment where your voice matters.
You will be challenged while working side-by-side with the best talent globally. We work with top-notch technologies, constantly seeking new industry trends and best practices.
We offer a transparent career path and an individual roadmap to engineer your future & accelerate your journey.
At EPAM, you can find vast opportunities for self-development: online courses and libraries, mentoring programs, partial grants of certification, and experience exchange with colleagues around the world. You will learn, contribute, and grow with us.