Global Sales Manager Position Available - Market Related

A prestigious high-end Wine Estate located in the heart of Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa, is seeking a visionary and experienced Global Sales Manager to lead our sales team and drive our business to new heights. If you are passionate about the wine industry and have a proven track record in premium wine sales in the local, national and exports market, we would love to hear from you

Key Responsibilities includes but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement comprehensive global sales strategies to achieve business objectives and drive growth in both local and international wine markets.
• Create and lead a dynamic sales team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous sales improvement.
• Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities to expand and grow the Estate's brand within the national and global wine industry.
• Drive the On-Con (On-Consumption) and Off-Con (Off-Consumption) sales markets, aiming to double increase sales in the next 1-3 years.
• Establish, develop and expand the Estate's ecommerce database to enhance online sales and customer engagement across all markets.
• Drive the strategic sales plan thought the Estate and work closely with various departments to ensure seamless operations and alignment with overall business sales goals.
• Monitor sales performance, analyse data, and implement corrective actions to ensure targets are met and exceeded.

• Utilize strong financial skills to manage budgets, forecast sales, and ensure financial targets are achieved across all markets.
• Perform groundwork in the interim as the business grows, ensuring a hands-on approach to achieving sales targets.
• Demonstrated success in sales within the wine industry, with strong market connections/ data base.
• Create and maintain meticulous processes and documentation to ensure exceptional administrative performance
  
  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Sales and/or Marketing degree/diploma, or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of the premium wine trade, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in sales management, including at least 5 years in the South African Wine Industry.

• Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding sales targets in the wine industry.
• Proven Track Record:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive data-informed decisions.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecast sales, and achieve financial targets across all markets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with clients and team members.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop, inspire and motivate a sales team.
• Highly organized with exceptional administrative abilities, capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities.
  
  

Application Process:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references to the Estates Human Resource Manager via hrwinerecruitments@gmail.com 28 February 2025.

We look forward to welcoming a new leader to our new dynamic team who will help us continue to grow and succeed.