Sales Manager (La Motte Wine Estate and Leopard's Leap Wines)

Wednesday, 11 December, 2024
anonymous    
Franschhoek  

Historic Wines of the Cape in the Franschhoek Valley requires a dedicated, innovative and service- orientated person to join the sales team of La Motte Wine Estate and Leopard’s Leap Wines.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

* development of the Africa and South Africa wine markets * effective implementation and monitoring of the marketing and sales strategy * effective communication with national and international agents, distributors and sales representatives * trade visits * compilation and processing of sales data * co-ordination of trade promotions * budget control * sales and marketing administration * market research * handling client inquiries and communication.

Applications from candidates who comply with the following are awaited: * a relevant tertiary qualification * five years’ experience in a similar position in the wine industry  * working experience in Africa * outstanding communication and negotiation skills * professional appearance and conduct * the ability to perform diversified tasks in accordance with tight deadlines * an aptitude for figures * thoroughness, systematic way of working and attention to detail * willingness to travel regularly for work.

Commencement of duties: 1 February 2025

Please forward your CV and covering letter to reach Anél Odendaal at recruitment.hr@historicwines.co.za before Monday, 6 January 2025.

If no response is received within two weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.