Mr D - Retail Account Manager

takealot.com; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing company as a Retail Account Manager at Mr D, a division of the Takealot Group. You'll be responsible for identifying and managing partner relationships, ensuring effective sales strategies, and driving business growth. Enjoy a flexible remuneration package and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Flexible Total Remuneration Package

Online Learning Access

Social Events and Activities

Birthday leave

Confidential Counselling Services

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years sales experience required.
• Experience in ecommerce marketplace preferred.
• Ability to meet sales targets and manage relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize suitable partners for the Mr D platform.
• Create and maintain a robust sales pipeline.
• Strengthen relationships with partners and monitor performance.

Skills

Customer-focused mindset

Negotiation skills

Sales approach

Self-motivation

Ability to work in fast pace

Education

Experience in marketplace, ecommerce SAAS or retail sales

Minimum 2 years prior sales experience

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Mr D , a division of the Takealot Group, is looking for a highly talented Retail Account Manager to join our teams 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!

• Scale : Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do
• Learn : We work with the best of the best, and then some.
• Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: Takealot.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.

This position reports to the Sales Regional Lead for Mr D.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identify and prioritise suitable partners for the Mr D platform
• Create and maintain a robust sales pipeline
• Own the partner sign-up process
• Operate as the lead point of contact for shops partners
• Strengthen relationships with partners and monitor their business and store performance
• Ensure timeous and effective solutions and feedback to partners
• Ensure strict partner visit standards are maintained
• Source promotions from partners that align with business objectives
• Deliver against hub and regional advertising goals
• Educate partners on available advertising tools and ensure uptake across a portfolio of partners

Attributes required:

• A highly customer-focused mindset and consultative sales approach
• Excellent negotiation and closing skills
• Exhibit the ability to self motivate
• Extremely competitive and relentless
• A love for winning
• Ability to work and keep up in a fast paced environment
• Accurate
• Must have own transport and valid drivers license

Qualifications:

• Experience in marketplace, ecommerce SAAS or retail sales
• Minimum 2 year Prior sales experience
• Proficiency in using CRM tools (Not essential)
• Prior experience in the hospitality industry (Not essential)

Let’s talk about life @ Mr D

• 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.
• No doors : We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
• 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.
• 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).
• Birthday leave : Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.
• Help when you need it most : Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.
• 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

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