Marketing & Sales Officer (Mineral Products)
Sky Aria Mining Company
- Kabul
- Contract
- Full-time
- Identify and secure buyers for mineral products in target export markets
- Develop long-term contracts with industrial consumers (metallurgical, chemical, ceramics, glass industries)
- Actively engage with Russian-speaking markets and maintain direct communication with buyers
- Achieve monthly and annual sales targets aligned with company production capacity
- Analyze global pricing trends for mineral products produced or sourced by Attai Group of Companies.
- Recommend pricing strategies based on grade, purity , particle size, and logistics cost
- Coordinate with technical and production teams to align product specifications with market demand
- Build and maintain strong relationships with international buyers and trading companies
- Lead negotiations on price, payment terms, Incoterms (FOB, CFR, CIF), and delivery schedules
- Handle client inquiries, claims, and after-sales support professionally
- Coordinate with logistics teams for transport from mine to final destination using various export routes
- Prepare and verify export documentation (Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, COO, BL, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with Afghan export regulations and destination country requirements
- Conduct regular market research on mineral product demand in Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkey, and China
- Monitor competitor activity, substitute materials, and price fluctuations
- Submit weekly and monthly sales and market intelligence reports to management
- Represent the company in international exhibitions, B2B meetings, and trade forums
- Promote Sky Aria's and Sky Horizon's mineral products through professional presentations and technical discussions
- Expand the company's network with traders, processors, and industrial end-users
- Communicate fluently in Russian and English with international clients
- Translate contracts, technical specifications, and correspondence as required
- Fluency in Russian and English (mandatory)
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Good understanding of mineral grading, specifications, and industrial applications
- Knowledge of export procedures, logistics, and Incoterms
- Ability to work in challenging environments and coordinate with remote mining sites
- Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Geology, Mining Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in mineral sales/export (preferably fluorite, calcite, talc, or similar industrial minerals)
- Proven experience in handling international B2B clients
- Experience working with Russian/CIS markets is highly preferred
- Fluency in Russian and English (mandatory).
- Proven experience in mineral sales/export, preferably fluorite, calcite, or similar industrial minerals.
- Strong understanding of international markets and export procedures.
- Ability to handle B2B negotiations and client relationship management.
- Based in Kabul with frequent travel to mine site
- Occasional international travel (Russia, CIS, Turkey, China, etc.)
- Work may involve challenging field conditions and tight export schedules