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MS. SHAHNAZ MANGOGOLA

Gaborone
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot

Summary

Business Development Manager skilled in growing sales and improving stakeholder relations. Strategically-minded in capturing new business and leveraging dynamic market opportunities. Accomplished in exceeding targets with results-driven approach.

Overview

14
years of professional experience
1
Language

Work History

Dilotsotlhe Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Business Development Manager
01.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Augmented sales value by upselling and cross-selling new products and services to existing customers
  • Served as a passionate member of staff, helping to drive overall market and technical strategy
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
  • Prepared and delivered business reviews to the managing director regarding progress
  • Managed complex tender preparations
  • Oversaw and promoted profitable business expansion
  • Created short-term and long-term goals for business team to achieve objectives
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, consistently exceeding revenue targets through upselling strategies and exceptional customer service.
  • Managed escalated client enquiries with exceptional professionalism and enthusiasm to maintain trust and reliability
  • Prepared reports and presentations detailing business development activities and outlining new initiatives
  • Identified cross-selling opportunities through ongoing customer needs analysis
  • Prepared pricing strategies aligned with budget to meet needs of customers
  • Source and negotiate with local and international suppliers to ensure the best pricing and quality of products and services
  • Evaluated existing purchasing processes and identified areas of improvement.
  • Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
  • Mentored junior team members in effective sales techniques, fostering a high-performance culture within the organization.

Dilotsotlhe Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Business Administrator
03.2015 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Created comprehensive reports on business performance, presenting findings to senior management for strategic decision-making
  • Accountable for overseeing the day-to-day operations of business
  • Adept in working collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth operation of business tasks
  • Created and fostered long-lasting partnerships business partnerships that played a key role in company success
  • Developed strong relationships with clients and vendors, ensuring timely communication and issue resolution
  • Developed and maintained budget forecasts to track and monitor expenditures which led to cost savings initiatives to reduce overall spending
  • Successfully identified emerging trends and leading innovation, leading to successful business developments on our end
  • Introduce and implement innovative short and long-term business goals
  • Reconciled accounts for monthly financial reports and prepared management accounts.

Ipoletse Drilling (Pty) Ltd

Business Administrator
08.2010 - 02.2015

Job overview

  • Orchestrated a multifaceted growth initiative, boosting quarterly sales by 30% and enhancing customer retention rates by 20% through data-driven marketing and operational improvements
  • Negotiate and approve agreements with internal and external stakeholders
  • Communicate and consult with customers, employees, and suppliers
  • Harmonize organizational activities by implementing a new filing system for more efficient document retrieval, reducing time spent searching for information by staff members
  • Kept clients up to date on the latest news, events, promotions, or project milestones through email and phone
  • Liaised with HR teams in reorganizing or hiring staff to meet changing business needs
  • Monitored employee activity to detect struggling or underachieving employees requiring extra training
  • Scheduled and organized travel, events, and bookings to facilitate engagements with clients and help staff finish assigned work
  • Oversaw business development issues to identify inefficiencies and improvements and implemented corrective measures to resolve identified issues
  • Translated business priorities into implementable actions.

Education

Botswana Open University
Gaborone

Diploma in Business Management from Business Management
11.2023

Mater Spei College
Francistown, Botswana

Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education
11.2005

Skills

  • Sales Presentations
  • New Business Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Lead Generation
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Negotiations
  • Marketing expertise
  • Training and Development
  • Account Management
  • Business Administration
  • Project Management
  • Process Improvement

Accomplishments

    Dilotsotlhe Holdings (Pty) Ltd

    · Recognized by management for effective and competent behaviour, leading to increased revenue.

    · Planned and coordinated multiple projects resulting in increased brand awareness which led to increased sales.

    · Improved positive customer reviews and retention by successfully handling customer complaints and implementing monthly staff training.

    · Advanced from Business Administrator to Business Development Manager in a short space of time as a result of increased business development and positive achievements.

    · Exceeded quarterly objectives by as much as 20% on a regular basis.

    · Increased yearly revenue by 45% in 2023

    · Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

    · Documented and resolved customer queries which led to customer retention.

    · Achieved customer satisfaction by completing tasks within agreed timelines with accuracy and efficiency.

    · Led a team of 14 staff members.


    Botswana Open University

    · Achieved overall academic excellence award for class of 2023 Business Management.


    Professional Development

  • Foundation of Gender Equity, [2024]
  • Lean Six Sigma-White Belt, [2024]
  • Strategic Management, The Essential Skills for Professionals, [2024]
  • Inclusive Leadership, [2024]
  • Project Management Skills for Leaders, [2023]
  • Sustainability as an Innovation Opportunity, [2023]
  • · Continuing Professional Development in Lean Six Sigma-Black Belt

    · Continuing Professional Development in Gender Equality Changemakers

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References

REFERENCES Simon Ramaabya Kim Du Toit Dilotsotlhe Holdings (Pty) Ltd Ipoletse Drilling (Pty) Ltd Email: simon@dilotsotlhe.co.bw Email: kim@ipoletsedrilling.net Contact: +267 72106768 Contact: +267 74583642 Neo Masisi Dilotsotlhe Holdings Pty Ltd Email: admin@dilotsotlhe.co.bw Contact : +267 3180180

Summaryofsofttechnicalskills


  • Networking and Interpersonal Skills
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Driving capability, IT, Computer and Technology Based
  • Class B driver’s license.
  • Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office package, File and data retrieval systems, QuickBooks, and open to learning other business operational systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly the capacity to recognize key issues, assess complex information, and determine the optimal solutions.
  • Project management, critical thinking and analytical abilities, and lean tools and processes.
  • Service Excellence: Always makes sure to deliver and give the best level of service:
  • Business and financial acumen.
  • Technical report writing.
  • Administrative support.
  • Driving continuous improvement.
  • Team player: Approachable, receptive to ideas/feedback from others.
  • Engage and Inspire: Demonstrates ownership of work and pride in individual and others’ success. Promote cooperation, collaboration and working together.
  • Agile thinking: Ability to think strategically and analytically.
  • Time Management: Dedicated to effective prioritization and management of time by allocation of tasks.
  • Professionalism: Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity.
  • Building and Maintaining Relationships
  • Maintains good professional relations with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • The ability to think objectively and demonstrate sound judgement.

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Dilotsotlhe Holdings (Pty) Ltd
01.2018 - Current

Business Administrator

Dilotsotlhe Holdings (Pty) Ltd
03.2015 - 12.2017

Business Administrator

Ipoletse Drilling (Pty) Ltd
08.2010 - 02.2015

Botswana Open University

Diploma in Business Management from Business Management

Mater Spei College

Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education

Internshipwork

  • University of Botswana, Research Assistant, September 2008 - April 2010, Enhanced research quality by meticulously collecting and analyzing data from various sources., Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies., Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis., Collected research data through experimentation, surveys, and leading focus groups., Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
  • Morama JSS, Teacher, May 2009 - August 2009, Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences., Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives., Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning., Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques., Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and coursework.
  • University of Botswana, Peer Counsellor, September 2007 - May 2009, Empowered clients by teaching them effective communication skills for expressing their thoughts and feelings., Conducted thorough assessments of client needs, creating tailored interventions to address individual concerns., Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for managing stressors, resulting in better emotional wellbeing., Integrated a strengths-based approach into my practice, promoting an increased sense of self-efficacy and resilience in clients., Ensured confidentiality and privacy by adhering to all ethical guidelines and legal requirements within the counseling profession.

Professionalbio

A skilled Business Development manager with 14 years of expertise overseeing teams and increasing profits. A key component of my current role is leading the charge in strategic business growth. I am capable of making use of my extensive product knowledge and comprehensive industry dynamics to leverage market access. Bringing expertise in client acquisition and contract negotiation, along with excellent interpersonal communication, relationship-building and team leadership abilities my analytical prowess, complemented by proficiency in accounting applications and Microsoft Office suite. Driving customer success has been the central focus of my professional journey, as demonstrated by the creation and implementation of projects that have strengthened client relationships and helped me reach and beyond sales and revenue targets.

References

  • Simon Ramaabya, Dilotsotlhe Holdings (Pty) Ltd, simon@dilotsotlhe.co.bw, +267 72106768
  • Kim Du Toit, Ipoletse Drilling (Pty) Ltd, kim@ipoletsedrilling.net, +267 74583642
  • Neo Masisi, Dilotsotlhe Holdings Pty Ltd, admin@dilotsotlhe.co.bw, +267 3180180
MS. SHAHNAZ MANGOGOLA