Sales Manager

Our client, a family owned and managed wine business, is seeking to employ an individual to join their close-knit team.

Requirements

• Grade 12 and relevant tertiary qualifications in Sales/ Marketing / Business
• Min 3 years’ proven Sales Manager’s experience
• A passion and deep understanding of the wine industry.
• Proven success as a Trade Sales Manager in the wine industry.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• A strong focus on achieving results and maintaining profit margins.
• A purpose-driven mindset and a desire for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Willingness to travel as required, both domestically and internationally.
• Valid Passport.
• Own vehicle.
• Contactable references.

KPA (full spec available at interview level)

• Manage a diverse FMCG portfolio of fine wines across local and international market.
• Drive growth through structured forecasting, pricing compliance, and consultative selling.
• Negotiate national and regional activations, tastings, and promotional campaigns aligned to brand strategy.
• Plan, execute and oversee the organisation’s wine advertising and promotion activities including public relations, Internet presence, Customer Relationship Management, print, electronic, and direct mail campaigns.
• Perform/oversee the copywriting, design, layout, paste-up, and production of promotional materials and packaging including wine labels. Included the still and video photography required.
• Provide market insights, competitor tracking, and customer analysis to senior leadership.
• Develop strong long-term relationships with premium on-trade and off-trade accounts.
• Manage and upskill a team of representatives, consistently achieving sales and visibility targets.

Email your CV and expected remuneration to tine@recruityard.co.za

Closing date for applications: 10 October 2025, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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