Permanent Key Accounts Associate | Takealot
Job Description
Takealot Vacancies – Mr D – Key Accounts Associate
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape – Johannesburg, Gauteng
Company: Takealot
Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector: Sales and Business Development
Job Title: Mr D – Key Accounts Associate
Company: Takealot
Location: Johannesburg or Cape Town
Mr D, a division of the Takealot.com Group, is looking for a highly talented Key Accounts Associate to join our team. We are a young, dynamic, hyper-growth company seeking smart, creative, hard-working individuals with integrity to join our mission.
Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!
- Scale: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do.
- Learn: Work with the best of the best—and then some.
- Grow: Expand your career within the fast-growing Takealot Group, including Takealot.com and Mr D. We promote from within—here’s your chance!
This position reports to the Key Accounts Manager of Mr D.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Developing and managing long-term partnerships with key national restaurant brands.
- Increasing revenue from existing accounts through strategic consultations, menu optimization, and marketing collaborations.
- Providing partners with weekly and monthly performance reports.
- Coordinating large-scale onboarding efforts for national partners.
- Working cross-functionally to optimize partnerships across the business.
- Monitoring and analyzing partner-specific KPIs, presenting performance reviews.
- Ensuring partners uphold service delivery standards for Mr D customers.
- Supporting the Key Accounts Team with project execution.
Attributes Required:
- Key Account or Account Management experience.
- Strong knowledge of the restaurant industry.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Highly analytical mindset.
- A passion for winning.
- Enthusiasm for a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask in a dynamic workspace.
Qualifications:
- Proven track record of meeting goals and targets.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Minimum 2 years in account or key account management.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary qualification.
Life @ Mr D:
- Flexible Remuneration: A market-related package tailored to your needs.
- Open Culture: No stuffy offices—collaborate freely and innovate.
- Continuous Learning: Free access to Prosus Academy and industry experts.
- Great Social Events: Hikes, mini-golf, and more with an incredible team.
- Birthday Leave: Enjoy your special day off—cake included.
- Wellness Support: Free confidential counseling, legal, and financial guidance.
- Free Parking: No stress—just easy commuting.
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If you meet the criteria, you’re an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!
Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.
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How to Apply
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Please note: This job posting may be closed at any time by the employer, either due to internal recruitment policies, legal requirements, or once a suitable candidate has been found. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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