Mr D - Sales Executive (Ecommerce)

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Company

Mr D is a division of the Takealot Group operating a fast-growing marketplace and delivery platform.

What you will do

• Identify and prioritise high-potential partners for the Mr D platform.
• Build and maintain a qualified sales pipeline in the CRM, including accurate stage and activity tracking.
• Lead the full partner sign-up process, including pitching, negotiation, contracting, and activation.
• Educate new partners on advertising tools and secure launch promotions and initial campaign adoption.
• Coordinate with onboarding and operations teams to ensure smooth go-lives and first orders.
• Hand over activated partners to Account Managers using a structured process.

Requirements

• Diploma or Advanced Certificate; a tertiary qualification is advantageous.
• At least 3 years of sales experience, preferably in marketplace, ecommerce, SaaS, retail, or hospitality.
• Strong communication, persuasive presentation, consultative selling, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Experience managing sales pipelines, conversion metrics, partner visits, and activation targets.
• Own transport and a valid driver's licence are required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment with strong organisation and follow-through.

Nice to have

• Experience using CRM tools.
• Previous hospitality experience.
• A tertiary qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible, market-related total remuneration package.
• Collaborative work environment with limited office barriers and cross-functional interaction.
• Access to online learning through Prosus Academy and other courses.
• Regular social events and out-of-office activities across the Takealot Group.
• Birthday leave, confidential counselling, legal and financial support, and free parking.