Strategic Account Manager – Mining, Welding and Fabrication Western Canada

Castolin Eutectic•Edmonton, AB

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Castolin Eutectic is a global wear management solution provider that helps redefine the life cycle with wear management service centers worldwide. For over 100 years, Castolin Eutectic has been considered at the forefront of supplying value-added surface protection products and solutions to the marketplace. Our wear management specialists aim to provide technically advanced solutions to the ever-evolving global industry regardless of the wear mechanism. We are seeking a Strategic Account Manager – Mining Services to join our growing Western Canada team. This role thrives in a results-driven, entrepreneurial environment focused on heavy industry and mining, delivering advanced welding, hardfacing, and wear protection solutions that reduce downtime and extend equipment life. The ideal candidate enjoys partnering with maintenance and reliability teams to solve complex equipment wear challenges and is motivated to build long-term strategic relationships while driving revenue growth. Castolin Eutectic is seeking a high-performing Strategic Account Manager with Fabrication Experience to drive growth within the mining sector. This role is responsible for developing and expanding key mining accounts by delivering advanced welding, hardfacing, and wear protection solutions that reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and lower total cost of ownership. The Strategic Account Manager will act as a trusted partner to maintenance, reliability, and procurement leaders within mining operations. This is a field-based role requiring regular site visits and strong relationship management across multiple stakeholders.

Requirements

Fabrication Experience
Experience selling welding consumables, hardfacing, wear plates, or industrial services
Understanding of mining equipment maintenance cycles
Knowledge of abrasion, impact wear, corrosion, and repair processes
Ability to interpret technical drawings and maintenance challenges
5–10 years of successful industrial sales experience within mining, oil sands, wear protection, welding, thermal spray, or related heavy industry sectors.
Proven track record of growing strategic accounts and driving revenue in technical B2B environments.
Strong understanding of wear management, surface protection, hardfacing, or thermal spray technologies used in demanding industrial applications.
Experience working with mining maintenance, reliability, engineering, and procurement teams.
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to translate complex solutions into clear customer value.
Hunter mindset with demonstrated prospecting and cold-calling success.
Mechanical aptitude with the ability to interpret technical drawings and equipment challenges.
Highly consultative communication style with strong presentation and negotiation skills.
Results-driven, self-motivated, and comfortable managing a large territory independently.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems.
Ability to travel up to 50-70%.
Must live close to the work location
Hold a valid work permit

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Established network within the mining or heavy industrial sector is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop and grow strategic mining accounts across Alberta / Western Canada
Promote advanced welding, wear protection, and surface protection solutions to mining operations
Identify equipment wear challenges (crusher components, buckets, chutes, conveyors, mill liners, etc.) and recommend value-added solutions
Conduct site visits to active mining operations to assess maintenance needs and identify opportunities
Work closely with maintenance managers, reliability engineers, planners, and procurement teams
Present technical solutions that reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and lower total cost of ownership
Prepare quotes, proposals, and technical presentations
Negotiate contracts and service agreements
Track sales pipeline and achieve revenue and margin targets
Collaborate with technical specialists and application engineers to support customer solutions
Monitor competitor activity and market trends in the mining sector
Prospect new mining operations and contractors
Expand share of wallet within existing accounts
Position Castolin Eutectic as a long-term maintenance partner, not just a consumables supplier
Support shut-down planning and project-based opportunities
Contribute to the development of a Strategic Growth Plan aligned with the company’s vision and objectives.
Identify and communicate critical business issues, collaborating with internal teams to resolve them.
Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry events.
Keep documentation updated in CRM and submit weekly expense reports.
Perform additional duties as required.