Ditiro Kgowe

Experience

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  Debswana

  Jan 2001 - May 2005

  • Drilling & Blasting Foreman

    Jun 2003 - May 2005

  • Mine Foreman -Loading & Haul

    Jan 2001 - May 2003
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  Debswana Diamond Company

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2009

  Mining Engineer - Technical Support

  Managing earthmoving equipment capital expenditureEarthmoving equipment replacement optimization Economic selection of earthmoving equipment for procurementTechnical studies to enhance mining processes

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  Barloworld Equipment Botswana

  Mar 2008 - Nov 2013

  Mining Sales Engineer

  Customer account and relationship management, meeting sales and delivery targets, product marketing. Involved in mining equipment specification and selection for green field and existing mines. All these managed the Prince 2 system of project management

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  African Spirit

  Nov 2013 - Nov 2015

  Sales & Marketing Director

  Owner/Director of the day to day operations of the newly established company. Deals mainly with Bucaneer Slurry Pumps and both Tritech Slurry Pumps and Electric Motors. We supply, Service, Overhaul, Hold Parts and Accessories as well as do Motor Rewinds

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  Epiroc Botswana PTY Ltd

  Dec 2015 - Sept 2018

  Business Development Manager
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  Weir Minerals Botswana PTY Ltd

  Sept 2018 - Aug 2021

  Country Manager

  Effective management of branch resources,development of strategic and financial objectives, customer management for commercial outcomes, mentoring, coaching and development of staff, uphold SHE policy, corporate govenmece

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  Hensley Industries

  Aug 2021 - now

  Regional Sales Manager

  Sales Management and Business Development:• Establish and lead Hensley Industries full fledge business in Namibia, Botswana and Ghana for construction and mining applications.• Develop and manage the distribution channel within the region• Develop and implement the Go-To-Market strategy and related action plans that aim to achieve the assigned sales objectives and KPIs.• Create and execute proactive campaigns aimed at naturing the dealers’ capabilities and steer the business as market leader in the region.• Organize and conduct sales trainings and demo days to enhance the dealers’ expertise in the product and develop the potential end users’ awareness about the products and related solutions.Marketing:• Analyze the market share positioning and address monthly benchmark comprehensive reports to the involved parties within a Continuous Improvement Programme framework.• Organize local events and participate in regional exhibitions related to the industry.• Publish assertive success stories related to the industry.Communication and Coordination:• Establish trustful and valuable long-lasting relationships with dealerships and customers.• Lead the business with a self-driven attitude, combined with determination dynamism and teamwork.• Follow up the business with a proactive ‘out of the box’ thinking and management ownership. Show less