Commercial Manager - SEMS Exploration Services


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Role Summary

SEMS operates across both Francophone and Anglophone West Africa. The Commercial Manager will transform SEMS from a technically respected exploration services provider into a regionally recognised commercial leader with strong branding, structured service offerings, long-term contracts, and strategic partnerships.

This role blends commercial strategy, business development, contract negotiation, marketing, and regional positioning. It requires someone who understands the mining industry, understands how to provide a service, and knows how to turn capability into revenue.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial Strategy & Revenue Growth

  • In close collaboration with the company’s CFO, develop and execute a commercial strategy covering Francophone and Anglophone West Africa.
  • Identify high-margin service lines and build structured commercial offerings around them.
  • Drive revenue growth through new clients, expanded services, improved efficiencies and diversified commercial models.


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2. Business Development

  • Build and maintain relationships with explorers, miners, licence owners, and government-linked entities across the sub-region.
  • Track new entrants into West Africa and position SEMS as their preferred exploration partner.
  • Lead proposals, presentations, and commercial negotiations.
  • Optimise the company’s ‘local content’ advantages

3. Contract Structuring & Negotiation

  • Design and negotiate client contracts and region-wide exploration support packages.

4. Pricing, Margins & Commercial Governance

  • Develop pricing models, margin targets and commercial policies. In collaboration with the technical teams assess optimum project pricing structures.
  • Monitor profitability and adjust pricing strategies accordingly.

5. Strategic Partnerships

  • Identify opportunities for SEMS to partner with global organisations looking to do business in Africa.

6. Promotion, Branding & Marketing

Brand Positioning

  • Define and strengthen SEMS’ brand identity
  • Position SEMS as a regional exploration integrator rather than a technical contractor.
  • Ensure consistent messaging across all platforms and client interactions.

Marketing Strategy

  • Develop and execute a marketing plan targeting explorers, investors, and government stakeholders.
  • Create region-specific marketing materials (English and French).
  • Oversee digital presence: website, social media, newsletters, technical insights.

Promotion & Visibility

  • Represent SEMS at regional mining conferences (Indaba, PDAC, WaCA, etc)
  • Organise SEMS-hosted technical workshops, webinars, and client briefings.
  • Build SEMS’ reputation through thought leadership, case studies, and technical publications.

Client Communication

  • Ensure SEMS communicates clearly, professionally, and consistently with clients
  • Develop bilingual commercial materials, capability statements, and service brochures.

7. Market Intelligence & Opportunity Scanning

  • Track exploration capital flows to West Africa
  • Provide monthly commercial intelligence reports to the Managing Director.


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Required Experience & Skills

  • 10–15 years in mineral exploration/mining services commercial roles.
  • Proven commercial leadership across Francophone and Anglophone West Africa.
  • Familiarity with exploration financing cycles and how clients buy services.
  • Bilingual fluency (English + French) preferred.
  • Strong financial literacy (pricing, margins, contract economics).
  • Marketing, branding, and promotional strategy experience

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