Mr D – Sales Associate (Eastern Cape)
Company: Mr D, a division of the Takealot Group
Position: Sales Associate
Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Sales / Technology / Food Delivery
Job Overview
Mr D is looking for a talented and driven Sales Associate to join its team in the Eastern Cape. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional who enjoys building relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and working in a fast-paced environment.
As a Sales Associate, you will help grow the Mr D restaurant network by identifying suitable restaurant partners, supporting the onboarding process, maintaining relationships with existing partners, and helping restaurants get the most out of the Mr D platform.
The role is suited to someone who is competitive, self-motivated, customer-focused, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with Sales Area Leads and other internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Identifying and prioritising suitable restaurants to join the Mr D platform.
- Assisting with the creation and maintenance of a strong sales pipeline.
- Supporting Sales Area Leads with restaurant sign-ups and onboarding.
- Acting as a key point of contact for restaurant partners within the assigned area.
- Building and strengthening relationships with restaurant owners and managers.
- Monitoring restaurant business and store performance.
- Providing restaurant partners with timely solutions and feedback.
- Assisting with restaurant device-related queries and troubleshooting.
- Delivering marketing materials to restaurants when required.
- Training restaurant staff on how to use Mr D restaurant devices.
- Ensuring restaurant visits are conducted according to required standards.
- Working closely with Sales Area Leads to achieve business objectives.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Matric / Grade 12.
- At least 1 year of previous sales or account management experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.
- A consultative sales approach.
- Knowledge of the local restaurant industry.
- The ability to work independently and stay self-motivated.
- A competitive, target-driven mindset.
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Own reliable transport.
Advantageous Experience
The following will be beneficial but are not essential:
- Experience using CRM systems.
- Previous hospitality industry experience.
- A tertiary qualification.
This means candidates don’t necessarily need a degree or hospitality background if they meet the core requirements, particularly the Matric and minimum one year of sales or account management experience.
Skills & Attributes
Mr D is looking for someone who is energetic, ambitious, and passionate about winning. The ideal candidate should be comfortable speaking to restaurant owners and staff, building professional relationships, identifying opportunities, and following through on sales activities.
Strong communication is essential because the role involves regular interaction with restaurant partners and internal teams. You should also be able to manage your own workload, solve problems quickly, and keep up with the demands of a growing business.
Benefits & Life at Mr D
Joining Mr D means becoming part of a young, dynamic, and rapidly growing business within the Takealot Group.
Employees can benefit from:
- A market-related Total Remuneration Package with flexibility.
- Opportunities for career growth and internal promotion.
- Access to online learning and development through Prosus Academy and other resources.
- Regular social events and team activities.
- Birthday leave.
- Confidential counselling, legal support, and financial guidance.
- Free parking.
- Exposure to a fast-paced environment where employees are encouraged to learn, collaborate, and take ownership.
The company promotes a culture where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and grow within the wider Takealot Group, including opportunities across Mr D, Takealot.com, and TFS.
Career Opportunity
This role offers more than simply selling a service. As a Sales Associate, you will gain hands-on experience in sales, account management, customer relationship management, business development, technology, and the restaurant industry.
You’ll work directly with businesses on the Mr D platform, helping them understand and use the technology while contributing to the continued growth of the company’s restaurant network.
If you’re a driven sales professional based in or familiar with the Eastern Cape, have at least one year of sales or account management experience, and have the confidence and ambition to build strong business relationships, this could be an excellent opportunity to grow your career.
Mr D describes its ideal candidates as “Extraordinary Minds” and encourages suitably qualified applicants to apply.
Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.