Overview
Mr D , a division of the Takealot.com 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!
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. This will range from the optimisation of menus, to marketing collaborations.
- Implement strategies to drive profitability through pricing, commercial mix and partners utilization of the Mr D Food Partner Advertising Program
- Provide national partners with weekly and monthly performance reports
- Coordinate 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
- Monitor and analyse the performance of national partner-specific KPIs, preparing and presenting partner performance review meetings to the Mr D Food business
- Ensure national partners are kept accountable on all aspects of service delivery to Mr D Food customers by ensuring we always focus on continuous restaurant operational performance
- Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profits while ensuring clients satisfaction
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop new sales strategies and advertising packages
Attributes required
Key Account or Account Management experienceStrong knowledge of the restaurant industryExcellent listening, negotiation, and presentation abilitiesHighly analyticalA love for winningEnthusiasm for being a part of an entrepreneurial, start-up environmentAbility to collaborate effectively with team members within the organisationAbility to multitask, work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to create and deliver client-focused solutions based on customer needsProven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detailProven track record of exceeding targetsQualifications
Proven track record of hitting goals and targetsCompetence in ExcelMinimum 2 years account or key account management experienceBachelor's Degree or relevant other tertiary qualificationLet’s talk about life @ Mr D
The power is in your hands : We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. 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).Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference
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