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Think again!\nScale: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do \nLearn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. \nGrow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: Mr D, Takealot.com, and TFS. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.\nWhy Join Mr D? \nAt Mr D, we are passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences through innovation and data-driven strategies. As the CRM Lead/Head of CRM, you will play a critical role in shaping how we engage with our customers, driving growth, and building long-term loyalty. 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Go on, be the master of your own destiny.\nNo doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.\nOnline Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on Prosus Academy and more.\n Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).\nBirthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it. \nHelp when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere. \n Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to). \nLike what you see? \nIf you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!\nMr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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