Business Development Manager
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The posting
Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a division of Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd, is looking for a highly talented Business Development Manager to join our team inCape Town
Join Our Mission at Takealot Fulfilment Solutions | We Are TFS
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.
Who We're Looking For
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.
At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values.
Your responsibilities can include
- Deliver on sales targets focused on acquiring quality clients
- Creating and maintaining a robust sales pipeline with focus on key strategic clients
- Conceptualise and execute on new client acquisition strategies
- Be able to perform needs analysis for potential clients
- Feedback to Senior Management on both sourcing strategies for new clients, and our service delivery for existing client partnerships
- Able to manage data to create executable actions and report on findings
- Able to work with operational teams to relay client needs or concerns to create executable actions
- Able to work cross-functionally within the business to optimize client partnerships
- Ability to present to and build relationships with senior managers and clients
- Provide national partners with weekly and monthly performance reports around agreed SLA’s
- Monitor and analyze the performance of client-specific KPIs, preparing and presenting partner performance review meetings to the TDT & Takealot business
- Ensure client partners are also kept accountable on all aspects of their agreed service delivery SLA’s for continuous operational performance
- Traveling within South African provinces as required
Qualifications and experience
- 3 - 5 years solution sales experience, preferably in the retail and/or software solutions industry OR Proven track record of hitting goals and targets
- Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma
- If the Degree / Diploma qualification requirement isn’t met, at least 7 years sales experience
- Solution sales experience, preferably in the retail and/or software solutions industry OR Proven track record of hitting goals and targets
Attributes required
- Experience presenting to senior managers
- Experience in generating leads through physical and digital means
- Proven track record of delivering results in business growth and development or client acquisition
- Competence in Excel (Google Sheets) & PowerPoint (Google Slides)
- Experience in an e-commerce environment is an advantage
- Ability to go beyond what is expected
- Commercially-minded, strong negotiator
- Data-driven and analytical
- Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to develop senior level relationships effectively
- Strong prioritization and time management skills
- Comfortable with change and excellent team player
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
Why Join TFS
- Purpose-driven impact : Transform lives through logistics innovation
- Advanced technology: Work with cutting-edge systems in a fast-paced environment
- Career growth: Thrive in an agile space that champions continuous improvement
- Inclusive culture : Your unique perspective drives extraordinary results
At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values.
More than just a job, we offer:
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.
Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.
Taken from Takealot's own posting, last seen live on 14 Nov 2026.
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The application
Your details and CV, then 15 questions.
- 1.Should you not reside in the city the vacancy is based (Cape Town) and would need to relocate for a job opportunity, it is understood that this relocation would be your financial responsibility. By applying for this position it is deemed thPick one: Agree · I currently reside in the City of the vacancy · I disagree, but consider me for opportunities where I reside
- 2.NationalityPick one: South African · Foreign National · Foreign National SA ID · Foreign National Asylum Seeker
- 3.Do you hold a valid Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification?Yes or no
- 4.What is your highest completed qualification?Short answer
- 5.Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence or do you have charges pending?Yes or no
- 6.Have you ever been dismissed or subjected to formal disciplinary proceedings in previous position?Yes or no
- 7.Are you currently bound by a restraint of trade or non-compete agreement?Yes or no
- 8.Do you have any adverse credit listings, judgments, or defaults against your name?Yes or no
- 9.How many years experience do you have in a sales function?Pick one
- 10.How many years experience do you have in a business development or acquiring new business function?Pick one
- 11.How many years experience do you have in pitching to C-Suite/Executive/Business OwnersPick one (7 options)
- 12.Do you currently have a Restraint of Trade which may affect the outcome of this application?Pick one: No · Yes · Yes, I have a Restraint of Trade, but it will not affect this application
- 13.What is your current highest completed qualification?Pick one (11 options)
- 14.How many years of solution sales experience do you have (selling a product or service that requires consultative selling, needs analysis, and customised proposals - not transactional/retail over-the-counter sales)?Pick one: Less than 3 years · 3-5 years · More than 5 years
- 15.In which industry/industries have you conducted your solution sales experience? (Select all that apply)Pick any: Retail · Software / technology solutions · E-commerce · Logistics / supply chain · Non of the above
From Takealot's apply page, checked 5 Nov 2026.
About Takealot
South Africa's online retailer and marketplace, with the Mr D delivery app, whose sellers sell retail media advertising to brands and marketplace sellers and fulfilment and delivery services to other businesses.
Pay schedule: A market-related total remuneration package the hire can structure, measured against advertising revenue or client acquisition targets; no posting describes a commission or bonus plan.
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