Mr D - Partner Account Associate

takealot.com; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a dynamic, fast-growing company seeking a Partner Account Associate. In this role, you'll engage with local restaurant partners, ensuring their success on the platform through effective communication and relationship management. You'll thrive in a vibrant environment that encourages collaboration and creativity, where your contributions truly matter. Enjoy a flexible remuneration package and a culture that values personal growth and teamwork. If you're competitive, customer-focused, and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect place for you to shine!

Benefits

Flexible Total Remuneration Package

Social events and activities

Online Learning access

Birthday leave

Confidential counselling

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year prior sales or account management experience.
• Matric required, tertiary qualification beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize suitable Restaurant Partners for the platform.
• Assist with the restaurant sign-up process and relationship management.
• Provide solutions and feedback to restaurant partners.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer-focused mindset

Knowledge of the local restaurant industry

Self-motivation

Competitive attitude

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Education

Matric

Tertiary qualification

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Mr D, a division of the Takealot Group, is looking for a highly talented Partner Account Associate to join our team in Kwa-Zulu Natal.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!

Think you've been challenged before? Think again!

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Assist in identifying and prioritising suitable Restaurant Partners for the Mr D platform
2. Assist in creating as well as maintaining a robust sales pipeline
3. Assist the Sales Area Leads with the restaurants sign-up process
4. Operate as the lead point of contact for restaurant partners in the assigned areas while reporting in to the Sales Area Leads
5. Work with Sales Area Leads to strengthen relationships with restaurant partners and monitor their business and store performance
6. Ensure timeous and effective solutions and feedback to restaurant partners
7. Assist with all device-related queries from restaurant partners
8. Assist with delivery of marketing material to various restaurants when required
9. Train restaurant staff on use of the Mr D restaurant device
10. Ensure strict restaurant visit standards are maintained

Attributes required:

1. Excellent communication skills
2. A highly customer-focused mindset and consultative sales approach
3. Knowledge of the local restaurant industry
4. Exhibit the ability to self-motivate
5. Extremely competitive and relentless; a love for winning
6. Ability to work and keep up in a fast-paced environment
7. Accurate
8. Own transport essential

Beneficial but not required:

1. Proficiency in using CRM tools
2. Prior experience in the hospitality industry
3. Tertiary qualification

Qualifications:

1. Matric
2. Minimum 1 year prior sales or account management experience

Let's talk about life @ Mr D

1. The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
2. No doors: We aren't fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
3. Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on Prosus Academy and more.
4. Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the Takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
5. Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.
6. Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.
7. Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).

Like what you see?
If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference