Business Development Trainee – Mining Equipment

About the role

Akaliko, which supplies mining components and lifecycle services such as hydraulic cylinders, repair and remanufacturing, is running its Akaliko Commercial Development Program (ACDP) in Mongolia. The programme turns people with strong customer skills and learning potential into commercial professionals in the mining equipment and components industry. Mining experience is not required; tourism, tour guiding, hospitality, airlines, logistics, trading or other customer-facing work can be a strong foundation. The role is based in Mongolia, with future international travel depending on readiness and business needs.

Key responsibilities

• Learn products, customers and services through structured training and practical workshop exposure.
• Join experienced commercial leaders on customer visits.
• Research customers, understand their equipment and identify business opportunities.
• Prepare meeting notes, maintain customer records and follow up on enquiries and quotations.
• Work with technical, workshop and supply-chain teams to develop suitable customer solutions.
• Progressively take responsibility for accounts and sales opportunities as capability grows.
• Prepare for future assignments supporting Akaliko's branches across international markets.

Required profile

• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Curiosity and the ability to learn technical and commercial subjects.
• Reliable organisation and follow-up.
• Initiative, integrity, humility and willingness to accept coaching.
• Confidence working with people from different backgrounds.
• Willingness to visit workshops and mine sites and to travel internationally as the role develops.
• Relevant qualifications are welcome; practical experience and demonstrated learning ability are valued.

What we offer

• Structured product, workshop and commercial learning.
• Mentoring and real customer exposure.
• Formal progress reviews during the first 90 days.
• Opportunities to develop into account management, business development and international commercial roles, based on performance and readiness.

To apply, send your CV and a short introduction explaining why you want a commercial career with Akaliko, including an example of how you helped a customer, learned something new or followed through on a difficult commitment.