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Business Development Lead
Takealot
Posted 6 months agoCape Town, South Africa
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Operations
Job Description
Takealot
Fulfilment
Solutions (TFS), a division of
Takealot
Online (RF) (Pty)
Ltd, is looking for a highly talented
Business
Development lead to join our team in
Cape town
Join
Our
Mission at
Takealot
Fulfilment
Solutions | We
Are TFS Revolutionising e-commerce logistics in
South
Africa with cutting-edge technology and operational excellence.
We deliver 30+ million orders annually, empowering businesses and driving economic growth.
Who
We're
Looking
For: Innovative, ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics.
At TFS, "Uniquely
You" meets "Powerfully
Us", where your individuality strengthens our collective mission.
At TFS, your growth is our growth.
You'll be joining a team powered by
Takealot
Group's core values.
This position reports to the :Chief
Executive
Officer.
Strategic Team Building and Development: Establish and build the Business Development, Client Onboarding, Account Management, and Service Portfolio & Solutions functions from the ground up.
Client Acquisition and Relationship Framework Development: Create and implement foundational strategies for client acquisition, growth, and retention through innovative fulfilment solutions and operational excellence frameworks.
Service Portfolio Development and Revenue Framework Creation: Build the Service Portfolio & Solutions function to optimize logistics offerings and establish delivery capabilities aligned with market demand and client needs.
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, Business Administration, or similar field.
- Advanced degrees are advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Create communication protocols and liaison processes between logistics clients and internal st.
- Recruit, structure, and provide foundational leadership to create a high-performing multidisciplinary team aligned with TFS's e-commerce logistics ecosystem strategy.
- Design and implement comprehensive training frameworks to develop logistics solutions expertise and establish best practices for the evolving team structure.
- Market Entry and Logistics Expansion: Identify and secure foundational partnerships with prominent retailers, brands, and e-commerce businesses seeking end-to-end logistics solutions.
- Research and establish entry strategies for emerging market segments through strategic 3PL partnerships and new service development.
- Explore and build pathways for TFS's international logistics expansion through cross-border e-commerce and freight forwarding opportunities.
- Establish customer-centric programs and processes that will form the foundation for long-term logistics partnerships and service portfolio expansion.
- Develop initial revenue optimization strategies and frameworks for tailored logistics solutions, pricing models, and
Benefits
- You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values.
- A culture that celebrates individual uniqueness while championing the strength of togetherness.
- Be part of creating sustainable, scalable solutions that make a difference across South Africa's e-commerce landscape.
