Wine Industry Commercial Manager Vacancy Stellenbosch

Well-established global brand in the wine industry, seeks an enthusiastic, high energy, target- driven individual, with at least 5 years’ experience in the wine industry, to join our professional team based in Stellenbosch.

Specific Outputs:

• Achieve annual sales targets and own the development of leading, high profile global portfolio.
• Manage established clients and foster new market/business opportunities.
• Use market and trend analysis to strategically drive national and international market position.
• Support and manage the sales team in their drive for new business and nurturing of relationships with existing customers, effectively growing POD’s and the Brand footprint.
• Fully manage the successful and effective distribution through the SA and selected overseas markets.
• Implement and manage trading terms, pricing policy, shelf space, promotional grids, co-ads and new listings in conjunction with regional distributors.
• Formulate, manage and implement key account strategy and plan; to ensure volume and value targets are met.

Minimum requirements:

• Knowledge of the wine industry is mandatory coupled with demonstrable commercial awareness and proven business acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (French is not a prerequisite, but is an advantage).
• Minimum of 5 years’ sales and key accounts management experience within the wine industry, with contactable references.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively, attend shows, functions and host guests.
• Applicable Commercial degree is a notable advantage.

Send a detailed CV to positioninwine@gmail.com