Retail Media Growth Manager

takealot.com Open · verified Aug 23, 2026

Cape Town Manager Growth Marketing

Mid-level Growth Marketing role at takealot.com. Cape Town.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll learn each priority client's GMV goals, assortment, stock position, visibility and competitive standing
You'll turn client insight into joint retail media plans using brand position, seasonality and growth goals
You'll own sales results for a defined portfolio of high-GMV Retail and Marketplace clients
You'll advise on always-on, ad hoc and event-led media, then check that every asset runs correctly
You'll compile client materials, present campaign reviews and plans, and produce approved case studies

What you bring

You hold a degree in business, finance, marketing or digital communications
You have at least five years in client services or account management within retail media, digital advertising or marketing
You can show portfolio growth plus upselling or cross-selling results against sales targets
You've owned campaigns from idea through analysis and built sales processes using CRM tools
You bring English fluency and medium- to long-term planning experience

Who this fits

This role is based in Cape Town and reports to the Retail Media Growth Lead. You'll suit a collaborative, feedback-friendly environment where you take responsibility for client growth, campaign delivery and results. Ecommerce experience is preferred, and the company encourages applications from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities.

From the employer

takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Retail Media Growth Manager to join our Retail Media team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position reports to the Retail Media Growth Lead

Your responsibilities will include:

Collaborate with Buyers and Account managers to become a client expert on:

GMV evolution and ambitions.
Product selection / stock availability.
Organic category market share, organic visibility Market position vs competitors.
Strategic sub brand or subcategory focus.
Build a detailed Retail Media joint business plan strategy.
Ability to build a bottom-up strategy based on GMV.
Adaptation of strategy taking into consideration the clients current brand position.
Incorporating client-expertise gained (for example: client’s marketing calendar, seasonality).
End-to-end ownership of Sales target for a select group of top GMV clients across Retail & Marketplace.
Consult on always-on visibility versus growth initiatives.
Regular alignment with Buyers and Account Managers on business-as-usual updates (for example: stock availability & age).
Advise on BAU RMA solutions, Ad Hoc and event specific opportunities (Blue Dot sale).
Execute on category specific growth & revenue opportunities (Back to School campaigns for Stationery, House of Beauty, etc).
Monitor execution of all retail media assets on a regular basis to ensure flawless execution.
Data gathering and compiling of all client-facing documentation: collaborate with operations on timelines.
Presenting Post campaign analysis, QBRs and Annual plans
Develop quarterly case studies for every client with approval: for external use.
Without approval: internal success stories for team growth and knowledge sharing.

Qualification & Experience:

Degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or Digital Communications.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Client Services or Account Management in a relevant industry like an retail media or digital advertising or marketing.
Relevant Industry experience, responsible for driving client portfolio growth, with evidence of meeting/ exceeding sales targets.
Strong ownership of Campaign Success from ideation to post-campaign analysis.
Experience in establishing sales management processes.
Experience with CRM tool(s).

Attributes Required:

Medium- & Long-term planning experience.
Demonstrable and tangible Upselling and Cross-selling achievements.
Fluent in English language (both verbal and written).
Relevant Industry experience, responsible for driving client portfolio growth, with evidence of meeting/ exceeding sales targets.
Strong ownership of Campaign Success from ideation to post-campaign analysis.
Experience in establishing sales management processes.
Experience with CRM tool(s).
eCommerce experience is preferred.

The Environment:

We laugh hard, work harder, and take full ownership of our wins (and learning moments!)
Teamwork makes the dream work – we're solution-seekers who thrive on collaboration
Got feedback? Bring it on! We're always hungry for fresh ideas and honest input 🔄
Ego? We checked that at the door. Results? Now we're talking!

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!

Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply.