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.

Join Our Mission at Takealot Fulfilment Solutions | We Are TFS

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.

Who We're Looking For:

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. 

This position reports to the : Head of Logistics Services 

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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 

Skills 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

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma
• Minimum 3 - 5 years Freight Forwarding 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

Why Join TFS:

• Purpose-driven impact: Transform lives through logistics innovation
• Advanced technology: Work with cutting-edge systems in a fast-paced environment
• Career growth: Thrive in an agile space that champions continuous improvement
• Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective drives extraordinary results

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

More than just a job, we offer: 

A culture that celebrates individual uniqueness while championing the strength of togetherness. Be part of creating sustainable, scalable solutions that make a difference across South Africa's e-commerce landscape.