Mr D - Sales Executive
takealot.com · Cape Town, Western Cape
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- 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 & A bilities
- 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