Sales Executive

Datafin; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic platform in Cape Town is seeking a Sales Director who can lead retailer acquisition and own strategic partnerships. With a focus on social impact, this role involves fostering relationships and driving market expansion within the retail sector. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in retail or eCommerce, a strong existing network, and a passion for sustainability.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in retail, eCommerce, logistics, or digital payments.
• Proven B2B sales track record with experience in Shopify/WooCommerce.
• Strong communicator and negotiator with CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and own a sales pipeline of retail and eCommerce partners.
• Act as a strategic advisor to onboarded partners.
• Work closely with the founding team to expand into new markets.

Skills

Sales

Executive

Negotiation

Job description

ENVIRONMENT:

A dynamic platform transforming everyday travel into earning opportunities by connecting daily travel routes with eCommerce deliveries, is seeking a Sales Director who is both commercially sharp and impact-driven—someone who can lead retailer acquisition, own strategic partnerships, and scale the platform’s presence within the mid-to-large retail sector. This is not just a sales role, it's a chance to join early, shape growth, and share in the upside of a business that’s already moving past startup phase and scaling rapidly.

DUTIES:

Key Responsibilities:

Retailer Acquisition & Onboarding

• Build and own a sales pipeline of retail and eCommerce partners, focusing on businesses using Shopify, WooCommerce, or similar platforms.
• Guide integration processes (API, plugin, or manual), enabling a seamless plug-and-play experience.

Relationship & Account Management

• Act as a strategic advisor to onboarded partners—highlighting cost savings, ESG benefits, and inclusive delivery advantages.
• Foster long-term relationships to drive delivery volume and retention.

Social Impact Advocacy & Market Expansion

• Champion the platform’s mission of gender and youth inclusion, community upliftment, and carbon credit monetization.
• Present impact metrics and position the offering within partners' ESG/CSI frameworks.

Growth Leadership

• Work closely with the founding team and VCs to expand into new markets and verticals.
• Bring new mid-tier and top-end retailers on board—ideally 20–30 relationships, converting a portion in the first month.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 7–10+ years in retail, eCommerce, logistics, or digital payments
• Proven B2B sales track record, ideally with Shopify/WooCommerce-integrated retailers
• Existing retail network (ideally 20–30 warm connections you can bring to the table)
• Exposure to API integrations, delivery tech, or last-mile logistics
• Passion for social impact, sustainability, and scalable innovation
• Experience in fast-paced or startup environments preferred
• Strong communicator and negotiator, comfortable with CRM tools and data-led selling

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Desired Skills:

• Sales
• Executive
• Cape Town