Takealot Jobs

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Account Manager – Advertising (Marketplace Sponsored Product Ads)

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a Account Manager – Advertising to join our Takealot Group Advertising team in Cape Town. We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hardworking people to join us. We offer market related benefits, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position reports to the Lead Sales Specialist

Your responsibilities will include:

● Driving the adoption and usage of Takealot’s self-service advertising platform for Sponsored Advertising; by Marketplace sellers
● For self-service, analyse sales metrics and advertising data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
● Provide sellers with clear, data-driven insights and recommendations.
● Build media plans for top-tier spending sellers and identify opportunities for upselling additional services or advertising solutions.
● Coordinate the collection of assets needed for designers to create and execute campaigns.
● Manage the integration of all booked advertising campaigns into the marketing calendar, ensuring they are communicated to retail marketing managers and delivered effectively and on schedule.
● Supervise billing and payment processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
● Monitor campaign performance through tracking reports, share results with clients, and maintain a portfolio documenting campaign execution.
● Consistently meet and surpass advertising sales targets for the platform
● Assist in development of promotional material and content to encourage adoption of the platform by Marketplace Sellers
● Provide support to Marketplace Account Managers to encourage usage of the advertising platform by their Key Accounts and problem solve issues with these accounts
● Implement new seller acquisition strategies
● Collect feedback from sellers about the advertising platform and provide useful insights to further enhance the platform
● Collaborate with the CRM team to build case studies of the successful usage of the tools and develop material for sellers to drive adoption/retention/growth
● Contribute to the development and/or hosting of educational webinars to train users on performance metrics, insights, and how to drive greater results
● Escalate any operational platform issues to the technical teams to resolve

Attributes Required:

● Smart, hard-working, with demonstrable integrity
● A passion for online, digital marketing and advertising is essential
● Bias towards action and solution-oriented
● A self-starter and fast learner with an active thirst for knowledge
● Willing to take direction and able to work independently, demonstrating initiative
● Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail
● Ability to multi-task and to meet tight deadlines
● Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Qualification, Competencies & Experience:

● Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma
● If the degree/diploma qualification requirement isn’t met, at least 5 years of account management experience/exposure (through projects or responsibilities) will be required
● 3 years experience in B2B software or advertising sales (account management)
● Digital Marketing, Advertising and Sales experience (must have)
● E-Commerce experience is advantageous but not required
● Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve sales targets
● Strong track record of internal and external relationship management

The Environment:

• Takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve
• We are short on ego and high on output
• We are doers and not only thinkers, it’s all in the execution after all
• We love what we do and what we are creating

We seek to Employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who:

• is respectful but forthright
• is an expert at doing, who can not only design but also execute
• is analytical, able to use data to make decisions
• is competitive, self-directed and strive to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hours
• is passionate about the potential of e-commerce and delivering a world-class customer experience
• is entrepreneurial, thrives under change and accepts it is a constant and always looks for solutions to do something better and faster
• is business SMART. Able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input;
• is curious and challenge the status quo
• is innovative and enjoys iteration
• is collaborative
• will be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts for takealot.com
• thinks like an owner of the business
• is SMART, has INTEGRITY and is HARD WORKING

If you meet the above criteria and are an Extraordinary Mind, come and join us!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

Sales Account Manager – Advertising

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a Account Manager – Advertising to join our Takealot Group Advertising team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard working people to join us.  We offer market related benefits, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position reports to the Advertising Sales Specialist – Team Lead

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Maximise value from existing Takealot Group relationships (brands and sellers)
• Directly attracting new brands, agencies and non-retail advertisers to invest in new and existing advertising inventory
• Initiating, designing and ensuring implementation of group advertising campaigns
• Target suppliers and sellers (working with internal teams) to offer additional value through group advertising options
• Customise group advertising campaigns for high value clients
• Continuously contribute to the enhancement of the group rate card and pitch deck for standard campaigns
• Obtain assets required for designers to implement campaigns
• Ensure all booked advertising campaigns are added to the marketing calendar (briefed into retail marketing managers) and executed effectively and on time
• Oversee billing and payment
• Oversee campaign tracking reports and communicate outcomes to clients, building a campaign execution portfolio
• Consistently meet and surpass advertising sales targets
• Leverage Takealot’s innovations and insights to find, attract, and engage intended audiences to ensure that advertising campaigns meet the success criteria set by the client
• Utilize a range of flexible pricing and buying models, including self-service, managed service and programmatic ad buying to put solutions in place that will help businesses build brand awareness, increase product sales and more
• Act as a strategic partner to advertising clients and sell a broad range of advertising solutions that will ensure that their business goals are met

Attributes Required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent campaign proposal design and management skills
• Ability to work independently to achieve sales targets
• Skilled in managing high-value accounts and managing relationships at an senior level
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong understanding of the digital advertising environment including sales, product, tools and campaign management
• Ability to identify key advertising sales opportunities and translate these into implementable solutions and action plans
• Ability to manage and influence teams across various business units

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma
  – If the degree/diploma qualification requirement isn’t met, at least 6 years of account management experience/exposure (through projects or responsibilities) will be required
• 3 years experience in advertising sales (account management-individual contributor) 
• Experience in Digital Marketing, Advertising and or external Sales; a good understanding of the digital advertising landscape
• E-Commerce experience is advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve sales targets
• Strong track record of internal and external relationship management

The Environment:

• takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
• We are short on ego and high on output.
• We are doers and not only thinkers, it’s all in the execution after all. We love what we do and what we are creating.

We seek to employ Extraordinary Minds, people who are:

• Experts at DOING, they can not only design but also execute
• Analytical, able to use data to make decisions.  Letting data decide but not consume
• Competitive.  Although innovation is important, GREAT requires a lot of work.  This does not happen only in business hours
• Curious.  Always questioning the status quo
• Not averse to risk
• Business smart.  Able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input
• Self-directed, taking action based on own initiative
• Collaborative
• Thorough
• User focused, always trying to understand a product from the users perspective
• Able to communicate clearly and not afraid to voice an opinion, no matter how unpopular

We seek to Employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who:

• is forthright but respectful
• is an expert at doing, who can not only design but also execute
• is analytical, able to use data to make decisions
• is competitive, self-directed and strive to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hours
• is passionate about the potential of e-commerce and delivering a world-class customer experience
• is entrepreneurial, thrives under change and accepts it is a constant and always looks for solutions to do something better and faster
• is able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input
• is curious and challenge the status quo
• is innovative and enjoys iteration
• is collaborative
• will be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts for takealot.com.
• thinks like an owner of the business.
• is SMART, has INTEGRITY and is HARDWORKING

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

Sales Key Account Manager – Advertising (Marketplace Sponsored Ads)

Takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Key Account Manager – Advertising (Marketplace) to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative and hard-working people with integrity to join us.  We offer a market related Total Remuneration Package, which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored, as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

Key responsibilities / accountabilities:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value marketplace sellers on the Takealot.com platform
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal & external stakeholders, clients and the Takealot Advertising team.
•  Develop comprehensive retail media plans and advertising proposals to drive strategic objectives  
•  Generate campaign cost estimates (CEs) and oversee the invoicing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial transactions.
• Generate regular performance reports, analyse data trends, and provide actionable insights to clients for informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with various creative, analytics, and campaign management teams to ensure seamless campaign execution and alignment with client objectives.
• Provide actionable, insightful reporting to Advertisers with suggestions for future campaigns, identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities across the advertising product suite
• Meticulous CRM and pipeline tool hygiene with consistent, accurate, and timely data entry and account record maintenance
•  Achieve and exceed advertising revenue targets
•  Identify opportunities to improve the experience of the advertiser

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Marketing, Advertising or Media, if the Degree/Advanced Diploma qualification requirement isn’t met, 6+ years’ experience in a digital/advertising account management role in digital marketing, advertising or similar environment with Matric/Diploma.
• Minimum 5 years Advertising Account Management experience or 3 years Digital  Account Management experience.
• Experience in advertising and media sales.
• Strong knowledge of the Digital Advertising & e-commerce landscape.

Skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Proactive self-management with ability to work independently without constant supervision or reminders.
• Strong organizational discipline to maintain timely email responses, stakeholder communications, and administrative tasks without external prompting.
• Intrinsic motivation to continuously pursue account growth opportunities beyond minimum targets and KPIs
• Self-accountability for all aspects of account management including follow-ups, deadlines, and deliverables
• Initiative-driven approach to identifying and acting on business opportunities without being directed
• Professional responsiveness with ability to prioritize urgent matters independently
• Demonstrated success in managing client relationships, with the ability to understand client goals and communicate effectively.    
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and build rapport with clients and internal teams.   
• Familiarity with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in digital marketing to drive innovation and maintain competitive advantage.    
• Strong proficiency in Google Workspace

The Environment: 

• takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer- centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e- commerce company in Africa. 
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve. 
• We are short on ego and high on output. 
• We are doers and not only thinkers, its all in the execution after all. 
• We love what we do and what we are creating. 

We seek to Employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who: 

• is forthright but respectful 
• is an expert at doing, who can not only design but also execute 
• is analytical, able to use data to make decisions 
• is competitive, self-directed and strive to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hours 
• is passionate about the potential of e-commerce and delivering a world-class customer experience 
• is entrepreneurial, thrives under change and accepts it is a constant and always looks for solutions to do something better and faster 
• is able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input 
• is curious and challenge the status quo 
• is innovative and enjoys iteration 
• is collaborative 
• will be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts for takealot.com. 
• thinks like an owner of the business. 
• is SMART, has INTEGRITY and is HARDWORKING 

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us! 

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply.

Inventory Manager – M24

M24 Logistics, a division of the Takealot Group, is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Inventory Manager to join our Cape Town-based team. We are a renowned e-commerce logistics partner specialising in B2B and B2C warehousing and fulfilment solutions to the local and African markets.

This position will report to the DC General Manager.

Role overview
In this pivotal role, you will oversee all outbound inventory operations, ensuring precision, operational excellence, and timely delivery of products to our valued customers. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency.

The requirements for the role are:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related discipline
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in outbound inventory management within the logistics sector
• Demonstrated track record of process optimization and results-driven performance
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong business acumen
• Outstanding leadership capabilities with proven team management experience
• Superior organizational skills and creative problem-solving aptitude
• Advanced proficiency with inventory management software and systems
• Strong analytical mindset with expertise in data analysis and reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of inventory control methodologies, logistics operations, and supply chain best practices

Your responsibilities will include:
 Strategically manage the complete outbound inventory lifecycle, guaranteeing precise and prompt dispatch of merchandise
 Lead and develop a high-performing team of inventory specialists through mentorship, training initiatives, and regular performance feedback
 Design and execute innovative strategies to enhance inventory management workflows, minimize errors, and boost operational efficiency
 Foster cross-functional collaboration with procurement, warehousing, and transportation teams to ensure seamless end-to-end operations
 Compile and analyze comprehensive inventory reports to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations to leadership
 Maintain strict adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and safety protocols
 Leverage advanced inventory management technologies to effectively monitor and control inventory levels
 Proactively identify and resolve inventory discrepancies and customer/supplier concerns with exceptional problem-solving skills
 Meet KPIs and SLAs.

The required competencies are:
 Strong leadership and team management skills.
 Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
 Proficiency in inventory management software and systems.
 Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate and interpret reports.
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 In-depth understanding of inventory control procedures, logistics, and supply chain management

Operational DC Manager

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Operational DC Manager to join our Distribution Centre in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hardworking people with integrity to join us.  We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position reports to : DC General Manager

Purpose of this position: 

To manage the operations of the Distribution Centre on time, according to customer requirements, and within safety and quality regulations.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Develop and execute functional operational plans that support business strategy and enable the distribution center to meet budgets, goals, targets, and due dates
• Implement and maintain all required systems, processes, and procedures within the distribution center
• Develop standard operating procedures for all areas and monitor and enforce compliance
• Maximise the efficiency and productivity levels of the operation, ensure compliance with agreed standards, continuously seek to optimize processes, and find value opportunities for the division
• Manage and report on Service Level Agreements (including overseeing management information reports if relevant)
• Perform financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis of data for the distribution center
• Build effective, value-adding, transparent relationships with all stakeholders (customers, suppliers, and employees) through regular communication, reporting,and personal interaction
• Evaluate technology and capital requirements as determined by the tactical plan of the division
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of teams within the distribution center, scheduling employees where required, and ensuring optimal productivity
• Produce operational reports for management as required
• Ensure all employees are suitably qualified and trained for their positions
• Ensure that distribution services meet quality standards and customer requirements and that customer satisfaction levels meet agreed targets
• Ensure that all outbound items leave the distribution center within agreed time frames and that all inbound items are packed away correctly and within agreed time frames
• Ensure that all tender-order lead times are adhered to
• Ensure that deliveries are on time as per agreed targets, improving processes where needed, and liaising with service providers to optimize processes 
• Manage and report on the operational budget, managing costs to ensure that costs are in line with budget (egpackaging costs, transport costs)
• Ensure that stock discrepancies are minimized by overseeing and putting in place effective Stock Control processes
• Effective management of projects within the distribution center by meeting requirements of projects and adhering to deadlines
• Identify potential risks that might affect the successful operation of the distribution centre, and put strategies and processes in place to mitigate these risks
• Continuously assess processes and systems, and look for innovative ways to improve or introduce new processes, systems, and methods that will assist the distribution center in operating more effectively
• Stay abreast of, evaluate, and implement appropriate modern world-class thinking in terms of distribution to ensure efficient, effective, and world-class operations

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree qualification in logistics/supply
• chain management
• 5-8 years of experience in logistics/distribution.
• Experience in managing teams
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including Health and Safety
• legislation, and labor legislation.
• Knowledge of distribution processes/operations
• Proficient in relevant computer packages and applications

The Environment:

• takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
• We are short on ego and high on output.
• We are doers and not only thinkers, it’s all in the execution after all.
• We love what we do and what we are creating.

We seek to Employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who:

• is forthright but respectful
• is an expert at doing, who can not only design but also execute
• is analytical, able to use data to make decisions
• is competitive, self-directed and strive to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hours
• is passionate about the potential of e-commerce and delivering a world-class customer experience
• is entrepreneurial, thrives under change and accepts it is a constant and always looks for solutions to do something better and faster
• is business SMART. Able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input
• is curious and challenge the status quo
• is innovative and enjoys iteration
• is collaborative
• will be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts for takealot.com.
• thinks like an owner of the business.
• is SMART, has INTEGRITY and is HARDWORKING

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply.

Outbound Manager

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Outbound Manager to join our team in Johannesburg..

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hardworking people with integrity to join us.  We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

The purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive administrative support to our Springbok branch. This role is responsible for handling all essential administrative tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient branch operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting daily activities, maintaining accurate records, coordinating office functions, and assisting the team to meet objectives.

The position reports to: GM Operations.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Overall management and coordination of all warehousing function in the Outbound area.
• Outbound operations will include Inventory management, picking, packing, staging and handover/dispatching of stock.
• Ensuring returned damaged stock is processed and ready for collection on time and in full
• Introduce and maintain daily productivity metrics to ensure that staff structures are running efficiently
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate outbound activities and ensure timely delivery of goods to customers. 
• Process and operational improvements within the return to supplier function
• Strategic reviews of departmental KPIs and SLAs
• Daily, weekly & monthly commercial reporting management
• Liaise with and work with other departments.
• Optimizing all workflow activities within the different stakeholders and departments.
• Collaborate with line managers to identify staff training and development needs for improved performance.
• Demonstrate, train, and enforce Operational “Best Practices”
• Assist in the coaching of staff towards meeting and exceeding performance expectations for quantity, quality, timeliness, and efficiency
• Identify areas that need the most improvement and report to GM Operations for quality and performance enhancement.
• Manage performance with all staff within the department 
• Train and support the understanding of operational KPIs
• Work on ad hoc projects and events.
• Preparation of management reports
• Collaborate with project and operations managers

Qualifications and attributes: 

• Tertiary qualification / Diploma preferred in Logistics/Operations Management/ Supply Chain Management / Engineering or Business/Commerce Preferred
• 3 – 5 years field experience in operations
• Experience in the management of stock
• Strong People management
• Full understanding of a WMS, application, troubleshooting, and reporting dashboards
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in management role in operations

The Environment:

• takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
• We are short on ego and high on output.
• We are doers and not only thinkers, it’s all in the execution after all.
• We love what we do and what we are creating.

We seek to Employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who:

• is forthright but respectful
• is an expert at doing, who can not only design but also execute
• is analytical, able to use data to make decisions
• is competitive, self-directed and strive to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hours
• is passionate about the potential of e-commerce and delivering a world-class customer experience
• is entrepreneurial, thrives under change and accepts it is a constant and always looks for solutions to do something better and faster
• is business SMART. Able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input
• is curious and challenge the status quo
• is innovative and enjoys iteration
• is collaborative
• will be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts for takealot.com.
• thinks like an owner of the business.
• is SMART, has INTEGRITY and is HARDWORKING

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply.

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