Sales Specialist

<p><a href="https://www.takealot.com/">takealot.com</a>, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented <strong>Sales Specialist</strong> to join our team in <strong>Johannesburg</strong></p> <p>We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, 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.</p> <p><strong>This position reports to the Head of Venture: B2B</strong></p> <p><strong>Purpose of this role: </strong>The Sales Specialist for Takealot for Business will play a pivotal&nbsp;role in driving the growth of the business by acquiring new&nbsp;customers and achieving sales targets.

This position is&nbsp;responsible for identifying and targeting potential business&nbsp;clients, developing tailored sales strategies, and closing deals&nbsp;to expand the Takealot for Business client base. Reporting to&nbsp;the Head of Venture: B2B, the role requires a proactive, results-driven individual with exceptional sales expertise and a passion&nbsp;for delivering value to clients.</p> <p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p> <p><strong>New Customer Acquisition</strong></p> <ul> <li>Identify and target potential business customers to grow&nbsp;the Takealot for Business client base.</li> <li>Develop and execute sales strategies to meet and&nbsp;exceed acquisition targets.</li> <li>Leverage existing market research and insights to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive opportunities.</li> <li>&nbsp;Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline through proactive prospecting, networking, and lead generation.</li> <li>Present and demonstrate Takealot for Business&nbsp;solutions to prospective clients, tailoring offerings to&nbsp;meet their specific needs.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Sales Strategy and Execution</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work closely with the Head of Venture: B2B to align&nbsp;sales strategies with overall business goals.</li> <li>Continuously refine and optimize the sales process to&nbsp;improve efficiency and effectiveness.</li> <li>Monitor and analyze sales performance metrics to&nbsp;identify areas for improvement and implement corrective&nbsp;actions.</li> <li>&nbsp;Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to maintain a&nbsp;competitive edge.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Collaboration and Reporting</strong></p> <ul> <li>&nbsp;Work closely with the Head of Venture: B2B to align sales and strategies with overall business goals.</li> <li>&nbsp;Prepare and present regular reports on sales performance, account activity, and market trends.</li> <li>Provide feedback to the product and operations teams&nbsp;to improve offerings and customer experience.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualification &amp; Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related&nbsp;field (preferred).</li> <li>Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sales, account&nbsp;management, or a similar role, preferably in a B2B&nbsp;environment.</li> <li>Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales&nbsp;targets and managing key accounts.</li> <li>Experience in e-commerce is advantageous.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Attributes Required</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Sales Expertise: Proven ability to close deals and&nbsp;achieve sales targets in a B2B environment.</li> <li>Results-Driven: A strong focus on achieving and&nbsp;exceeding sales goals.</li> <li>Customer-Centric Approach: A deep understanding of&nbsp;customer needs and a commitment to delivering tailored&nbsp;solutions.</li> <li>Strategic Thinking: Ability to identify opportunities,&nbsp;develop strategies, and execute plans effectively.</li> <li>Communication

Skills

Excellent verbal and written&nbsp;communication skills, with the ability to present ideas&nbsp;clearly and persuasively.</li> <li>Analytical

Skills

Proficiency in analyzing data,&nbsp;identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions.</li> <li>Self-Motivation: A proactive self-starter with the ability to&nbsp;work independently and take initiative.</li> </ul> <p><strong>The Environment</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">:&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 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.&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 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.&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> We are short on ego and high on output.&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> We are doers and not only thinkers, its all in the execution after all.&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> We love what we do and what we are creating</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></li> <li>We seek to employ an <strong>Extra Ordinary Mind </strong>who&nbsp;<span style="font-weight: 400;">is </span>Smart, has Integrity,&nbsp;<span style="font-weight: 400;">and </span>is Hardworking.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you meet the above you are an </span><strong>Extraordinary Mind </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">so come and join us!&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></strong></p>