Business Development Manager

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Business Development Manager to join our team in Cape Town.

We’re a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us.  We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great!

• →Deliver on Marketplace sales targets focused on acquiring quality 3rd party sellers
• →Creating and maintaining a robust sales pipeline with focus on key strategic sellers
• →Conceptualise and execute on new seller acquisition strategies
• →Be able to perform needs analysis for potential sellers
• →Travelling within South Africa (Monthly)
• →Work closely with Brand, Category and Sales & Account Managers to build a robust seller pipeline
• →Feedback to Brand Manager and Team Leader on sourcing strategies
• →Identify, set up and host expos, events and webinars
• →Create executable actions by managing data
• →Ability to present and build relationships with senior managers

• Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma
• 3 - 5 years solution sales experience, preferably in the retail and/or software solutions industry OR
• If the Degree / Diploma qualification requirement isn’t met, at least 7 years sales experience 
• Experience presenting to senior managers & the C-suite
• Experience in generating leads through physical and digital means
• Proven track record of delivering results in business development or client acquisition
• Competence in Excel
• Experience in an e-commerce environment is a plus
• Must have own car