Business Development Manager

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a division of Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd, is looking for a highly talented&nbsp;<strong>Business Development Manager</strong>&nbsp;to join our team in&nbsp;<strong>Cape Town.</strong></p> <p><strong>Join Our Mission at Takealot Fulfilment Solutions | We Are TFS</strong></p> <p>Revolutionising e-commerce logistics in South Africa with cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. We deliver 30+ million orders annually, empowering businesses and driving economic growth.</p> <p><strong>Who We're Looking For:</strong></p> <p>Innovative, ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics. At TFS, "Uniquely You" meets "Powerfully Us", where your individuality strengthens our collective mission.</p> <p>At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>This position reports to the : </strong><strong>Head of Logistics Services&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Deliver on sales targets focused on acquiring quality clients&nbsp;</li> <li>Creating and maintaining a robust sales pipeline with focus on key strategic clients&nbsp;</li> <li>Conceptualise and execute on new client acquisition strategies&nbsp;</li> <li>Be able to perform needs analysis for potential clients&nbsp;</li> <li>Feedback to Senior Management on both sourcing strategies for new clients, and our service delivery for existing client partnerships&nbsp;</li> <li>Able to manage data to create executable actions and report on findings&nbsp;</li> <li>Able to work with operational teams to relay client needs or concerns to create executable actions&nbsp;</li> <li>Able to work cross-functionally within the business to optimize client partnerships&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to present to and build relationships with senior managers and clients&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide national partners with weekly and monthly performance reports around agreed SLA’s&nbsp;</li> <li>Monitor and analyze the performance of client-specific KPIs, preparing and presenting partner performance review meetings to the TDT &amp; Takealot business&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure client partners are also kept accountable on all aspects of their agreed service delivery SLA’s for continuous operational performance&nbsp;</li> <li>Traveling within South African provinces as required&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Skills Required:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ability to go beyond what is expected</li> <li>Commercially-minded, strong negotiator</li> <li>Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated</li> <li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li> <li>Passionate about takealot.com and the potential of marketplace</li> <li>Ability to develop senior level relationships quickly and effectively</li> <li>Strong prioritization and time management skills</li> <li>Comfortable with change and excellent team player</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualification &amp; Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma</li> <li>Minimum 3 - 5 years Logistics Sales experience</li> <li>Experience in generating leads through physical and digital means&nbsp;</li> <li>Proven track record of delivering results in business growth and development or client acquisition Competence in Excel (Google Sheets) &amp; PowerPoint (Google Slides) Experience in an e-commerce environment is an advantage</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join TFS:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Purpose-driven impact</strong>: Transform lives through logistics innovation</li> <li><strong>Advanced technology: </strong>Work with cutting-edge systems in a fast-paced environment</li> <li><strong>Career growth: </strong>Thrive in an agile space that champions continuous improvement</li> <li><strong>Inclusive culture</strong>: Your unique perspective drives extraordinary results</li> </ul> <p>At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>More than just a job, we offer:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>A culture that celebrates individual uniqueness while championing the strength of togetherness. Be part of creating sustainable, scalable solutions that make a difference across South Africa's e-commerce landscape.</p> <div><em>Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS)</em> <em>is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.</em></div>