Product Specialist - Wear Solutions

Location: QLD - Brisbane or Townsville

Work Arrangement: Hybrid with moderate customer/mine-site travel

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Customer Engagement: Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with major mining customers to make Weir the supplier of choice for wear products. Our product range includes Linatex® rubber sheet and hose, moulded products including wear panels, rubber and ceramic lined fabricated products. Daily activities include on-site and remote customer support, sales opportunity identification, and tailored product solutions.
• Technical Expertise: Apply your technical knowledge to select, implement, and develop competitive product applications and solutions. This includes interpreting drawings and specifications, understanding customer requirements, and preparing accurate quotes. A balance of technical and customer-facing skills is essential.
• Sales Performance: Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets by supporting customers and delivering tailored solutions. Success is measured by achieving sales budgets and expanding market share in the East region.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with Area Managers and internal stakeholders to drive business performance and ensure seamless product solution delivery. Effective communication and teamwork are key to success.
• Travel Requirements: Expect frequent travel to customer sites across the region, including overnight stays of 3–4 days, with some work outside normal business hours.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves:

• Previous technical sales experience with a proven track record of identifying opportunities, formulating strategies, and achieving results
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar technical discipline
• Knowledge of the minerals processing industry
• Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to interpret technical drawings and develop solutions
• The ability to work independently and as part of a larger team whilst managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Nice-to-haves:

• Exposure to business systems including SAP, CRM/Salesforce and the Microsoft suite

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

⦿ Competitive pay

⦿ Career development and learning support

⦿ Access to global inclusion networks

⦿ Regional and team-specific benefits

⦿ Sharebuilder scheme

⦿ Wellness support for you and your family

⦿ Collaboration with global teams

⦿ Study support