# Business Development Manager at takealot.com

Business Development Manager at takealot.com in Cape Town. Posted September 14, 2026.

- Company: takealot.com
- Location: Cape Town
- Experience: 3+ years
- Posted: 2026-09-14
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/takealotcom/jobs/8173181
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/business-development-manager-takealotcom-j3e7pv

## Requirements

- 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

## Description

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 in** Cape TownJoin 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.*