Are you an established sales professional, commercial agent, or industry consultant with deep roots in the wine trade and a desire for uncapped earning potential?
We are seeking a highly motivated Commercial Sales Executive to drive market adoption for an advanced B2B digital platform transforming how South African wine producers, cellars, and industry suppliers connect and conduct business.
This position operates on a 100% performance-based remuneration model, offering total schedule autonomy, flexibility, and lucrative upside for a well-connected professional who can leverage an existing network across the Winelands to quickly onboard estates and vendors.
Key Responsibilities:
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Drive Strategic Adoption: Pitch, register, and onboard wine estates, commercial cellars, and industry service suppliers onto the digital portal.
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Consultative Demonstrations: Conduct structured on-site presentations showing decision-makers the immediate operational savings and commercial value of trading through the platform.
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Regional Coverage: Manage and expand territory presence across Western Cape winelands.
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Pipeline Management: Build, track, and close deals across target seller, buyer, and supplier sub-categories.
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Relationship Management: Maintain high-level engagement with onboarded accounts to foster sustained platform activity and long-term retention.
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Market Feedback: Channel field insights back to leadership to continuously align platform capabilities with regional trade needs.
Remuneration & Earning Potential:
Remuneration: 100% Performance-Based (Uncapped High-Yield Commission + Milestone Bonuses)
Candidate Profile:
This opportunity is tailored for a self-driven deal-maker who possesses genuine credibility in the local wine sector and prefers an entrepreneurial, high-reward framework over a fixed corporate salary.
Requirements:
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Industry Background: 3 to 5 years of proven sales success in the South African wine sector, dry goods supply, or agricultural services.
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Established Executive Network: Direct, trusted access to decision-makers (owners, general managers, head winemakers, and procurement heads) across Western Cape wine estates and trade suppliers.
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Digital Fluency: Strong comfort presenting digital SaaS/portal solutions, CRM tools, and modern B2B trade platforms.
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Entrepreneurial Drive: High degree of self-motivation, commercial resilience, and a track record of consistently exceeding sales targets.
Location: Stellenbosch & Western Cape Winelands
To apply for this position, send your CV to winelandsdigital.hr@gmail.com
*Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.