Mr D, a division of takealot.com, is looking for a highly talented Retail Account Manager to join our teams in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

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, Superbalist.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:

Excellent communication skills 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 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) Tertiary qualification (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 MyAcademy 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