Key Account Manager

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS) a division of Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd is looking for a highly talentedKey Account Managerto join our team inCape 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 Were 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. Youll be joining a team powered by Takealot Groups core values.

This position reports to the :Head of Order Fulfillment

Your responsibilities can include:

• Coordinate with the Order Fulfilment team who manages the operational last-mile hubs to ensure alignment between client expectations and operational delivery performance
• Monitor delivery performance from dispatch to customer across the fulfilment network working through relevant operational teams to resolve operational issues
• Oversee exception management claims queries and complaints from a client relationship perspective ensuring timely resolution and client communication
• Establish daily weekly and monthly performance measures to track service delivery against client SLAs
• Facilitate system integration and data sharing between client systems and the fulfilment operation
• Assemble and analyse daily operational data to manage and report on the client experience
• Work closely with the Call Centre Dispatch and Order Fulfilment to ensure smooth handovers and clear communication with clients and their customers
• Develop and implement key account plans for strategic clients in line with the overall fulfilment and commercial strategy
• Build and maintain strategic working relationships with key clients through regular business reviews (telephonic and face-to-face) to ensure service level agreements are met and to identify opportunities for service improvement and collaboration
• Act as the primary point of contact for key clients on all fulfilment-related matters including performance reporting escalations and service reviews
• Identify and pursue growth opportunities with key clients that expand the scope of services volume or coverage
• Create tailored fulfilment solutions that meet the short and long-term needs of key clients
• Prepare and present performance service improvement and partnership proposals to key clients
• Provide professional and exceptional service in all interactions with clients and their representatives
• Monitor the competitive landscape for fulfilment and logistics services and maintain a client relationship database
• Report on key account performance client satisfaction and relationship health as required (weekly and monthly)
• Maintain a high level of relevant industry knowledge particularly in e-commerce fulfilment last-mile logistics and 3PL market trends
• Constantly review existing processes to ensure they are streamlined and scalable
• Identify continuous improvement initiatives that drive improved performance results for clients
• Oversee claims process management from a client perspective preparing reports monitoring and analysing claims data to identify trends patterns and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and implement policies procedures and workflows to streamline claims processing and improve the client experience

Qualifications and experience:

• Degree in Logistics/Operations Management/Supply Chain Management/Engineering or Business/Commerce
• 710 years experience in Supply Chain/Logistics
• Minimum 3 years experience in a management role in operations
• Sound operational background in dealing with branch/franchise networks
• Experience of managing customers at a senior level
• Change management experience
• Experience managing key logistics partnerships or third-party provider relationships at a strategic level
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute account or partnership plans with external providers
• Experience managing key client relationships or accounts in a logistics fulfilment or supply chain environment
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across operational and commercial functions
• Experience acting as the primary interface between clients and internal operations

Attributes required :

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent influencing persuading and negotiating
• Strong problem evaluation and solution
• Good leadership and team development
• Excellent people management skills
• Critical impact contract and commercial negotiation experience at executive level
• Logistics supply chain design and development expertise
• Ability to interpret complex operational environments and implement leading-edge high-performance management methodologies
• Relationship building
• Client focus
• Pressure resilience

Why Join TFS:

• Purpose-driven impact: Transform lives through logistics innovation
• Advanced technology: Work with cutting-edge systems in a fast-paced environment
• Career growth: Thrive in an agile space that champions continuous improvement
• Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective drives extraordinary results

At TFS your growth is our growth. Youll be joining a team powered by Takealot Groups core values.

More than just a job we offer:

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 Africas e-commerce landscape.