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Mr D - Sales Executive at takealot.com
takealot.com
September 18, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Your responsibilities will include:
Identify and prioritise high potential partners for the Mr D platform
Build and maintain a robust, well qualified sales pipeline in CRM
Lead the end to end partner sign up process (pitching, negotiation, contracting)
Achieve partner activation targets, ensuring partners go live successfully and on time
Educate new partners on available advertising tools and secure initial uptake
Source launch promotions from new partners that align with business objectives
Maintain strict partner visit/meeting standards for coverage and velocity
Collaborate with onboarding/ops to ensure smooth go-live and first orders
Document and execute a structured handover to the Account Manager post activation
Key Performance:
New partners signed and activated per period
Pipeline coverage and quality (e.g., 3 - 5x coverage, stage hygiene)
Conversion rates by stage and time-to-activation
Initial advertising bookings and tool adoption at/near launch
Number/quality of partner visits and meetings per week
CRM data accuracy and activity cadence compliance
Qualifications & Experience:
Diploma or Advanced Certificate (A tertiary qualification would be advantageous)
Minimum 3 years prior sales experience( marketplace,ecommerce, SaaS, or retail sales preferred)
Proficiency using CRM tools (advantageous but not essential)
Prior experience in hospitality (advantageous, but not essential)
Minimum Required Competencies:
Sales Cycle Management
Full-Cycle Ownership: Drive complete sales process from prospecting to partner activation
Partner Acquisition: Identify and prioritize high-potential partners for Mr D platform
Pipeline Development: Build and maintain robust, well-qualified sales pipeline in CRM
Target Achievement: Meet partner activation targets with successful go-live execution
Relationship Building & Communication
Consultative Selling: Customer-focused approach with consultative sales methodology
Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and persuasive presentation skills
Partner Education: Educate new partners on advertising tools and secure initial uptake
Relationship Management: Maintain strict partner visit/meeting standards for coverage
Negotiation & Closing Excellence
End-to-End Sales Process: Lead pitching, negotiation, and contracting phases
Strong Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to close deals and secure partnerships
Competitive Drive: Target-driven with relentless pursuit of results
Closing Expertise: Convert prospects into activated partners efficiently
Operational Excellence & Collaboration
Process Management: Execute structured handover to Account Managers post-activation
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with onboarding/ops teams for smooth go-lives
CRM Proficiency: Maintain data accuracy and activity cadence compliance
Launch Support: Source promotions and ensure first campaign success
Performance & Analytics
KPI Management: Track conversion rates, pipeline coverage, and activation metrics
Quality Standards: Maintain 3-5x pipeline coverage with strong stage hygiene
Activity Tracking: Monitor partner visits, meetings, and advertising adoption
Results Orientation: Focus on new partner sign-ups and successful activations
Personal Attributes & Skills
Self-Motivation: Relentless, self-driven performance in fast-paced environment
Organization: Accurate, organized, and disciplined with strong follow-through
Fast-Paced Adaptability: Comfortable working in
dynamic, high-pressure situations
Professional Mobility: Own transport and valid driver's license required
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Excellent communication and persuasive presentation skills
Highly customer-focused with a consultative sales approach
Strong negotiation and closing skills; competitive and target-driven
Self-motivated, relentless, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Accurate, organised, and disciplined with follow-through
Must have own transport and a valid driver's license
Identify and prioritise high potential partners for the Mr D platform
Build and maintain a robust, well qualified sales pipeline in CRM
Lead the end to end partner sign up process (pitching, negotiation, contracting)
Achieve partner activation targets, ensuring partners go live successfully and on time
Educate new partners on available advertising tools and secure initial uptake
Source launch promotions from new partners that align with business objectives
Maintain strict partner visit/meeting standards for coverage and velocity
Collaborate with onboarding/ops to ensure smooth go-live and first orders
Document and execute a structured handover to the Account Manager post activation
Key Performance:
New partners signed and activated per period
Pipeline coverage and quality (e.g., 3 - 5x coverage, stage hygiene)
Conversion rates by stage and time-to-activation
Initial advertising bookings and tool adoption at/near launch
Number/quality of partner visits and meetings per week
CRM data accuracy and activity cadence compliance
Qualifications & Experience:
Diploma or Advanced Certificate (A tertiary qualification would be advantageous)
Minimum 3 years prior sales experience( marketplace,ecommerce, SaaS, or retail sales preferred)
Proficiency using CRM tools (advantageous but not essential)
Prior experience in hospitality (advantageous, but not essential)
Minimum Required Competencies:
Sales Cycle Management
Full-Cycle Ownership: Drive complete sales process from prospecting to partner activation
Partner Acquisition: Identify and prioritize high-potential partners for Mr D platform
Pipeline Development: Build and maintain robust, well-qualified sales pipeline in CRM
Target Achievement: Meet partner activation targets with successful go-live execution
Relationship Building & Communication
Consultative Selling: Customer-focused approach with consultative sales methodology
Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and persuasive presentation skills
Partner Education: Educate new partners on advertising tools and secure initial uptake
Relationship Management: Maintain strict partner visit/meeting standards for coverage
Negotiation & Closing Excellence
End-to-End Sales Process: Lead pitching, negotiation, and contracting phases
Strong Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to close deals and secure partnerships
Competitive Drive: Target-driven with relentless pursuit of results
Closing Expertise: Convert prospects into activated partners efficiently
Operational Excellence & Collaboration
Process Management: Execute structured handover to Account Managers post-activation
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with onboarding/ops teams for smooth go-lives
CRM Proficiency: Maintain data accuracy and activity cadence compliance
Launch Support: Source promotions and ensure first campaign success
Performance & Analytics
KPI Management: Track conversion rates, pipeline coverage, and activation metrics
Quality Standards: Maintain 3-5x pipeline coverage with strong stage hygiene
Activity Tracking: Monitor partner visits, meetings, and advertising adoption
Results Orientation: Focus on new partner sign-ups and successful activations
Personal Attributes & Skills
Self-Motivation: Relentless, self-driven performance in fast-paced environment
Organization: Accurate, organized, and disciplined with strong follow-through
Fast-Paced Adaptability: Comfortable working in
dynamic, high-pressure situations
Professional Mobility: Own transport and valid driver's license required
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Excellent communication and persuasive presentation skills
Highly customer-focused with a consultative sales approach
Strong negotiation and closing skills; competitive and target-driven
Self-motivated, relentless, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Accurate, organised, and disciplined with follow-through
Must have own transport and a valid driver's license