Watson Joseph Dobola
About Candidate
Broad knowledge in mining engineering, commerce, retail, SHEQ and petroleum industries. Middle management experience with exposure in three SADC countries namely Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Duties included planning, organizing and leading teams and groups of employees to achieving organizational goals. Successful tender winner in provision of submersible pumps from Asia into Zimbabwe.
Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office, CRM, Salesforce, Google Suite and mining softwares i.e Surpac. Flexible to work in any environment which includes travel or to work from home remotely. Highly driven individual with a large interest in merging technical and commercial facets of business and industry so as to grow the local, regional and international economies that I inhabit.
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- Successfully manage client portfolios in both Matabeleland North & South and Harare regions. - Key account management to maintain and strengthen client relationships. - Execute sales strategies and train new clients on product knowledge. - Actively engage in client visits to expand the customer base. - Drive business development initiatives and utilize CRM tools like HubSpot. - Prioritize customer experience and service excellence. - Implement marketing and sales strategies, contributing to strategic management. - Generate site reports and participate in weekly meetings. - Demonstrate proficiency in converting leads and prospects into paying clients. - Collaborate on sales and operations planning.
Delivered exceptional customer service in the FMCG sector. - Managed the second largest service station in Bulawayo, offering petrol, diesel, and LPG. - Conducted regular station visits, documenting observations and action plans. - Identified staff training needs and provided on-site training. - Led marketing and sales promotion efforts through various channels. - Maintained records of station information, daily tank reconciliations, and stock-takes. - Fostered strong relationships with government agencies and local authorities. - Demonstrated effective team management and business development skills. - Explored new business opportunities and partnerships. - Devised and implemented resource mobilization strategies aligned with the organization. - Managed security, cash flow, retail marketing, sales, and purchasing. - Tracked and reported sales performance, presenting reports regularly. - Maintained responsibility for store management and strategic planning.
Location: (Gaborone, Botswana) - Oversaw day-to-day operations of the Zimbabwean division. - Managed sales, administration, and logistics for pump sales from South Africa and Botswana to Zimbabwe. - Evaluated company performance and productivity on a daily basis. - Effectively handled tender management and procurement. - Managed export and import processes, including sales and marketing. - Maintained responsibility for cash management and sales analysis. - Contributed to business development and regional trade facilitation. - Led social media marketing and sales efforts.
- Coordinated and implemented mining activities efficiently. - Managed health and safety performance in the area of responsibility. - Developed short, medium, and long-term mining plans. - Oversaw personnel management, including attendance, leave, and training. - Controlled underground conveyor systems, drill, blast, loading, and hauling. - Collaborated with various departments including survey, geology, metallurgy/plant, and engineering. - Led and directed the work of others while performing diverse tasks. - Managed the receiving and destruction of old explosives. - Conducted SHEQ inspections around the plant.
