# Business Development Manager at takealot.com > South Africa · Manager · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Atakealotcom%3A8173181 (read 2026-11-08). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [takealot.com](https://alderhq.app/companies/takealot-com) - Location text: Cape Town; Cape Town Office - Where it can be done from (inferred): South Africa (evidence: "Location: Cape Town; Cape Town Office") - Posted: 2026-09-14 (55 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/takealotcom/jobs/8173181 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted ## Description (the employer's text) 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 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. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Atakealotcom%3A8173181 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.