Key Account Manager

Mr D, a division of the Group, is looking for a highly talented Key Accounts Manager to join our team in Cape Town. We are a young, dynamic, hyper‑growth company looking for smart, creative, hard‑working people with integrity to join us. Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again Scale : Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do. Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. Grow: Expand your career in the fast‑growing Takealot Group and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance. This position reports to the Head of Sales & Account Managers for Mr D. Responsibilities Cultivating and managing long‑term partnerships with key national restaurant brands Increasing business revenue from existing accounts by consulting with national partners and developing partner strategies Optimizing menus, to marketing collaborations Implementing strategies to drive profitability through pricing, commercial mix and partners’ utilisation of the Mr D Food Partner Advertising Program Providing national partners with weekly and monthly performance reports Coordinating selling efforts across the team to execute large‑scale onboarding of national partners Working cross‑functionally within the business to optimise partnerships, leading all aspects internally and externally Monitoring and analysing the performance of national partner‑specific KPIs, preparing and presenting partner performance review meetings to the Mr D Food business Ensuring national partners are kept accountable on all aspects of service delivery to Mr D Food customers by focusing on continuous restaurant operational performance Negotiating contracts and closing agreements to maximize profits while ensuring client satisfaction Collaborating with the marketing team to develop new sales strategies and advertising packages Attributes required Key Account or Account Management experience Strong knowledge of the restaurant industry Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation abilities Highly analytical A love for winning Enthusiasm for being part of an entrepreneurial, start‑up environment Ability to collaborate effectively with team members within the organisation Ability to multitask, work in a fast‑paced environment Ability to create and deliver client‑focused solutions based on customer needs Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail Proven track record of exceeding targets Qualifications Proven track record of hitting goals and targets Competence in Excel Minimum 2 years account or key account management experience Bachelor’s Degree or relevant other tertiary qualification Go on, be the master of your own destiny. No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great. Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up‑skill with free access to courses on Prosus Academy and more. Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the Takealot group during regular social events and out‑of‑office activities (think hikes, think mini‑golf, think good times). Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off – you deserve it. Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere. Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to). Like what you see? If you meet the above you are 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr