Marketplace Growth & Key Accounts Lead

Takealot Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Takealot Group in Johannesburg seeks a Strategic Account Manager to drive growth with top marketplace sellers. You will build executive relationships, own growth plans, and align internal resources to maximize seller value.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, promotional planning, and cross-functional collaboration to scale the marketplace and improve seller retention and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• 5 years professional experience.
• Experience using analysis, reporting, modelling, and forecasting to gather data.
• Experience managing dynamic accounts/portfolios.
• Experience using analytical, sales tools including QlikView, Salesforce, MS Office, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Owns all facets of the account management process for high-potential medium to large accounts and develops strategic relationships.
• Understands growth drivers for sellers and creates optimal growth paths for individuals.
• Leverages internal resources to help sellers grow through growth levers, promotions, and campaigns.
• Own and drive promotional planning for strategic sellers and seasonal campaigns.
• Analyze key seller metrics to enable data-driven solutions and act on opportunities.
• Use data to make day-to-day decisions, identify underperformance, and nurture high-potential sellers.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Retail Merchandising, Product, and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

Relationship management

Problem-solving

Passion and service orientation

Effective C-level communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

QlikView

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

SQL

Job description

Takealot Group in Johannesburg seeks a Strategic Account Manager to drive growth with top marketplace sellers. You will build executive relationships, own growth plans, and align internal resources to maximize seller value.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, promotional planning, and cross-functional collaboration to scale the marketplace and improve seller retention and performance.