Sales Director - Geosolutions

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.

Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilize vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse team of more than 13,000 across the world. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting‑edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilize the earth’s resources.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation, and reimagining the way we work.

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Sales Director – USA Geosolutions within our Digital Solutions team.

Drive market growth, lead a high‑performing commercial team, and shape the future of geotechnical technology in North America.

Orica Digital Solutions is seeking a results‑driven Sales Director to lead the commercial success of our Geosolutions In‑Situ brands across the United States. In this strategic leadership role, you will develop and execute growth strategies for the mining and infrastructure markets, strengthen customer engagement, and accelerate adoption of innovative geotechnical monitoring solutions. If you thrive in fast‑paced commercial environments, excel at developing high‑impact sales teams, and bring strong technical understanding of mining, civil, or geotechnical applications—this role is for you.

The vacancy is to fill an existing position.

This position will be home‑based; we are open to this person being located anywhere in the United States. You will be required to travel up to 50% throughout the United States and as needed throughout Canada.

• Lead and execute the U.S. sales strategy for Geosolutions In Situ brands, driving revenue, margin, and market share growth.
• Build, coach, and develop a high performing commercial team (business development & inside sales).
• Define winning market‑specific and channel strategies for U.S. mining and infrastructure markets.
• Strengthen customer engagement and unlock new opportunities through deep market and competitive insights.
• Collaborate with Global Business Development, Product Management, Marketing, and Technical Specialists to deliver customer‑centric geotechnical solutions.
• Provide “voice of customer” input to shape product roadmaps, value propositions, and pricing strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with decision makers in mining companies, engineering firms, and infrastructure organizations.
• Represent Orica at industry events and conferences across the U.S.
• Oversee the full sales cycle—from prospecting to close—ensuring outstanding customer experience throughout.
• Maintain accurate pipeline management through Salesforce and EPICOR.
• Travel up to 50% across the U.S., with occasional travel to Canada.

• Clear, executable growth strategies that increase market share and expand Geosolutions brand presence in the U.S.
• Strong team performance driven by your leadership, coaching, and commercial acumen.
• Increased annuity revenue through software and service offerings.
• High customer retention and satisfaction, supported by trusted channel partnerships.
• Insightful KPIs and dashboards that guide decision making across the business.

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mining, or Geotechnical Engineering; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years progressive commercial leadership experience, including technical sales.
• 5+ years leading teams and managing sales pipelines, forecasts, and CRM usage.
• Strong collaboration, influencing, and change management abilities.
• High integrity, strong communication skills, and a growth mindset approach to leadership.

• A strong professional network in U.S. mining, infrastructure, and engineering markets.
• Proven success leading commercial teams and managing complex,…