Business Development Manager

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a division of Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd, is looking for a highly talented Business Development Manager to join our team in Cape Town.

Revolutionising e-commerce logistics in South Africa with cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. We deliver 30+ million orders annually, empowering businesses and driving economic growth.

Innovative, ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics. At TFS, "Uniquely You" meets "Powerfully Us", where your individuality strengthens our collective mission.

At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values. 

• →Deliver on sales targets focused on acquiring quality clients 
• →Creating and maintaining a robust sales pipeline with focus on key strategic clients 
• →Conceptualise and execute on new client acquisition strategies 
• →Be able to perform needs analysis for potential clients 
• →Feedback to Senior Management on both sourcing strategies for new clients, and our service delivery for existing client partnerships 
• →Able to manage data to create executable actions and report on findings 
• →Able to work with operational teams to relay client needs or concerns to create executable actions 
• →Able to work cross-functionally within the business to optimize client partnerships 
• →Ability to present to and build relationships with senior managers and clients 
• →Provide national partners with weekly and monthly performance reports around agreed SLA’s 
• →Monitor and analyze the performance of client-specific KPIs, preparing and presenting partner performance review meetings to the TDT & Takealot business 
• →Ensure client partners are also kept accountable on all aspects of their agreed service delivery SLA’s for continuous operational performance 
• →Traveling within South African provinces as required 

• Ability to go beyond what is expected
• Commercially-minded, strong negotiator
• Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Passionate about takealot.com and the potential of marketplace
• Ability to develop senior level relationships quickly and effectively
• Strong prioritization and time management skills
• Comfortable with change and excellent team player
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously

• Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma
• Minimum 3 - 5 years Logistics Sales experience
• Experience in generating leads through physical and digital means 
• Proven track record of delivering results in business growth and development or client acquisition Competence in Excel (Google Sheets) & PowerPoint (Google Slides) Experience in an e-commerce environment is an advantage