We’re looking to contract a full-time Brand Manager for two premium non-alcoholic wine brands https://mistycliffswines.com/ & https://us.drinklautus.com/. Our office is based in California, USA with a remote office in Val de Vie Estate, Paarl.
The Brand Manager would be based at our office (Val de Vie Estate, Paarl) and remotely manage existing clients i.e. wine wholesalers and retailers based in the US.
Personality & Culture
We are a small team and growing. We sell exclusively in the US & Canada but base some functions in South Africa.
To get ahead, we like to move fast. This means daily checking of emails and rapid responses to requests (i.e. a sense of urgency)
Responsibilities
Promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with existing US based clients.
- understand clients needs
- uncover best value
- review and report monthly sales & inventory
- future sales planning
- marketing planning
Review current Sales and Brand Management systems and make improvement suggestions.
Experience preferred
Experience of more than 5 years as a brand manager within the wine sector.
Experience of more than 5 years in managing clients remotely or selling remotely.
University degree.
Skills
Professional English writing & speaking skills (i.e. likely 1st language English)
Microsoft Office Suite
Zoom (preferred, not critical)
Sales CRM (preferred, not critical)
Dropbox (preferred, not critical)
Own laptop preferred (not critical)
Our Values
PEOPLE
Hire excellent people with intelligence, integrity and work ethic.
SYSTEMS
Continuously improve excellent internal systems and processes. Commit to a lifelong learning culture and continuous innovation.
CUSTOMER
Focus on our key customers and search for ways to create value for them. Build relationships, not transactions.
PRODUCTS
Make or represent products that make the world a better place and are the best in their respective categories. (i.e. in the top 5% brand in the category)
SUSTAINABILITY
Give back to our communities. Operate as sustainably as possible.
Next Steps
If interested, email your resume & half page cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this position to jason@ggs-usa.com.