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Job Details

🏢 Company: Takealot Group
🎓 Job Title: Marketplace Sales Graduate
📍 Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
🕒 Contract Type: Fixed-Term (12 Months)
📂 Job Category: Graduate Programme / Marketplace Sales
🏬 Business Units: takealot.com, TFS, Mr D

Company Overview

Takealot Group is South Africa’s leading online retail and delivery organisation, operating some of the country’s most recognisable digital platforms, including takealot.com, Takealot Fulfilment Services (TFS), and Mr D. The Group operates in a high-growth, data-driven environment and is committed to developing future leaders through structured graduate programmes.

With millions of customers and thousands of marketplace sellers, Takealot Group offers graduates unparalleled exposure to large-scale e-commerce sales operations.

Job Overview

The Marketplace Sales Graduate role is ideal for commercially minded graduates with a strong interest in sales, marketplace operations, and seller performance management. The role focuses on supporting marketplace sellers, improving catalogue quality, driving promotional participation, and analysing performance data to support sustainable seller growth.

Graduates will work closely with internal teams and external sellers, gaining valuable experience in account support, sales enablement, and e-commerce marketplace dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

• Support marketplace sellers with basic account management and operational queries

• Assist sellers in understanding platform tools, processes, and best practices

• Monitor seller performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities

• Support improvements to product listings, catalogue quality, and stock availability

• Assist with promotional activities, including submissions and performance tracking

• Prepare seller performance reports, trackers, and dashboards

• Escalate operational or technical issues to relevant internal teams

• Participate in seller training sessions, webinars, and enablement initiatives

• Maintain accurate records of seller interactions and actions taken

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce, Marketing, Economics, or a related field

Experience

• Recent graduate or entry-level candidate

• Exposure to sales, customer support, or e-commerce environments is advantageous

Skills

• Strong understanding of business principles, sales, and marketing concepts

• Competitor and market analysis capability

• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

• Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills

CV Tips for This Role

• Highlight coursework or projects related to sales, marketing, or business analysis

• Demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder engagement experience

• Showcase analytical skills, especially reporting or data interpretation

• Emphasise teamwork, initiative, and a customer-focused mindset

• Include any exposure to e-commerce platforms or digital marketplaces

Benefits of Joining Takealot Group

• Hands-on exposure to South Africa’s leading e-commerce marketplace

• Structured graduate development programme with technical and soft-skills training

• Mentorship from experienced professionals across multiple business units

• Opportunities to work with high-performing sellers and internal teams

• Access to online learning platforms and continuous development resources

• Career growth opportunities within a fast-growing digital organisation

Company Policy

Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference will be given to applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, in line with the company’s Employment Equity objectives.