Regional Sales Manager at SSAB in Uzbekistan

Do you want to play a key role in developing our business and strengthening our position in the mining industry? We are looking for an experienced Regional Sales Manager based in Uzbekistan, with a strong commercial mindset, practical industry understanding and the ability to build close, long-term customer relationships on the ground.

You will be part of our international sales organization and report to the Area Sales Manager. You will be responsible for developing sales and building long-term customer relationships in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, with a strong focus on being close to customers. This is a hands-on commercial role where regular customer visits, local presence and a practical understanding of the market are essential. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will identify new business opportunities, implement the regional sales strategy, and contribute to achieving our sales targets. Regular travel within the region is required.

Main responsibilities

• Prepare sales quotations, contracts and presentations for SSAB products independently
• Negotiate offer including prices and delivery times and other terms within limits of authority
• Contribute to the sales area strategy and implement agreed actions independently and together with colleagues to reach short- and medium-term goals
• Secure yearly sales and marketing targets with existing and potential customers
• Identify business and upgrading opportunities in the field and involve relevant internal resources to convert these opportunities into business
• Do the job safely at all times, share relevant risk observations with the organization and help colleagues to act safely
• Build and maintain close, long-term relationships with key customers through regular on-site visits and proactive dialogue
• Develop a strong understanding of customers’ operations, challenges and needs within mining, metallurgy, steel and related industrial segments

About You

• University degree in a technical and/or commercial field.
• Minimum 3 years of sales experience within mining, metallurgy, steel or other heavy industrial segments, preferably in an international environment.
• Strong commercial background with experience in premium product sales, value-based selling and customer relationship management.
• Fluent in English, Russian and Uzbek, with excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills.
• Target- and solution-oriented, able to work independently while maintaining a high level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Confident PC user with good knowledge of MS Office and ERP/stock management systems.
• Willingness to travel extensively for customer visits and a valid driving license.
• Based in Uzbekistan, with strong knowledge of the local business environment and the ability to build close customer relationships on site.
• Practical technical understanding and the ability to understand customers’ operations, needs and challenges.

Our offer

We offer a wide range of appreciated benefits to our employees. Some examples of these are listed here:

• Profit sharing
• Life balance through reduction of working hours
• Wellness grants

Words from your future manager

Welcome to the Team! My name is Andrey Chuprin, and I've been a proud member of the SSAB family since 2010. Over the years, my journey has taken me through various roles and responsibilities across different countries, giving me a broad, international perspective on our business.

My current role is Area Sales Manager with responsibilities for sales in Central Asia and Caucuses Countries with clear mission: to drive and grow our Special Steel Products sales in the Area.

We are at an exciting growing point, and I am looking for a driven individual to join our expanding team. If you are ready to help us with Sales development, strengthening our position and activities in the Area, I look forward to meeting you.

If you have questions, please contact Andrey Chuprin, Area Sales Manager, andrey.chuprin@ssab.com

About the Team

SSAB Special Steels has global responsibility for sales of SSAB's quenched and tempered (Q&T) steels and advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) as well as for steel and plate production in Oxelösund, Sweden, and Mobile, USA.

About the Company

Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil-free steel production and have committed to becoming largely fossil-free. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and pushing for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.