Van Loveren Family Vineyards is looking for an energetic, ambitious and commercially minded individual with a passion for wine, sales and international business to join our International Sales team as a Junior Export Sales Manager for Africa.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a career in international sales and trade. The successful candidate will work closely with, and report directly to, the Head of International Sales, gaining valuable exposure to international markets, customers, distributors, commercial negotiations, market development and the broader wine industry. The position is based at our offices in Robertson, Western Cape, and will involve international travel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the management and growth of Van Loveren’s African export markets and customer relationships;
- Identify and develop new market and business opportunities through market research and active business development;
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with importers, distributors and trade partners;
- Assist with key account management and develop a strong understanding of commercial principles, pricing and margin management;
- Work closely with Production, Logistics, Finance and Marketing to ensure effective customer and market support;
- Assist with new product development and innovation initiatives;
- Monitor sales performance, budgets and market activities and provide regular reporting;
- Assist with the development and implementation of market and sales strategies;
- Support trade partners through product training, brand development and market activation;
- Attend international trade shows, customer meetings and market visits;
- Manage the administration and coordination required for the portfolio.
Minimum Qualifications and Skills requirements:
- Ambitious and motivated to build a long term career in international sales;
- Commercially minded, with an interest in sales, business development and international trade;
- A confident and effective communicator with strong relationship building skills;
- Analytical, organised and able to work with numbers, budgets and sales information;
- Proactive, curious and eager to learn;
- Able to take ownership and responsibility while working effectively as part of a team;
- Strong in administration, planning and organisational skills;
- Computer literate;
- Willing and able to travel internationally;
- Passionate about wine, with an interest in developing their wine knowledge;
- A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business, Marketing, Wine or a related field will be advantageous;
- Previous sales, trading or commercial experience will be advantageous;
- Willingness to be based in Robertson is essential
This is a development opportunity for an ambitious individual who wants to grow within the international wine industry. The successful candidate will receive direct exposure to the commercial and strategic aspects of international sales and will have the opportunity to develop into a more senior Export Sales role as their experience and capabilities grow. If you are energetic, ambitious and eager to develop yourself in the world of international wine sales, we would like to hear from you!
Applications: Please submit your CV to recruitment@vanloveren.co.za clearly indicating the position you are applying for.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 17h00
We assess all applications and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you didn’t receive any response within two weeks after the closing date for applications, you can accept that your application was unsuccessful.