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Commercial Partnership Manager [Cross Boarder]

Takealot Group
Location
Cape Town
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Takealot.com Marketplace
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, International Trade, or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or channel sales roles
  • Proven track record of negotiating and closing multi-party commercial agreements
  • Experience working with payment platforms or marketplace aggregators
  • Understanding of South African import regulations and VAT obligations
  • Excellent relationship management skills
Nice to have
  • Postgraduate qualification
  • Strong network within the African e-commerce or cross-border trade ecosystem
  • Fluency in Mandarin or other relevant languages
What the job really is

The Commercial Partnership Manager for Cross-Border at takealot.com will focus on building and scaling relationships with aggregator platforms that facilitate international sellers entering the South African market. Daily responsibilities include identifying potential partners, negotiating contracts, onboarding partners, managing relationships, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The role also involves collaborating on marketing campaigns and monitoring partner performance to drive seller acquisition.

Benefits
  • Market related Total Remuneration Package
  • Full flexibility according to your needs
  • Great work environment
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary listed
  • Role requires travel, which may not suit all candidates
  • High emphasis on entrepreneurial spirit and self-direction may not fit everyone
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