Company: Saxenburg Wine Estate
Workplace type: Hybrid
Job Type: Full-time
Saxenburg Estate, nestled in the Polkadraai hills of Stellenbosch South Africa, is known for its family heritage and award-winning Syrah. We’re looking for two dynamic, self-motivated Wine Sales Ambassadors to represent our brand.
1 x Role based in the Western Cape and
1 x Role based in Gauteng
These sales ambassadors will be driving growth and visibility across both on-trade and off-trade channels.
This role suits someone proactive and relationship-driven, with a passion for wine and a strong ability to grow accounts and represent our brand with professionalism and enthusiasm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets through strategic planning and consistent client engagement.
- Represent the brand across all trade channels, including restaurants, retail stores, wine boutiques, and lifestyle venues.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with trade partners by offering tailored product solutions, excellent service, and regular check-ins.
- Grow the customer base by identifying and securing new clients aligned with our brand.
- Work with marketing and management to execute tastings, promotions, and activations.
- Maintain high product knowledge and educate trade partners through storytelling and regular training.
- Track market trends and competitor activity, and report back to inform sales strategy.
- Keep records up to date, including customer info, pricing, and sales activity.
- Coordinate stock for promotions and ensure smooth delivery by working closely with logistics.
- Share trade feedback to support product development and marketing refinement.
- Uphold the brand’s reputation in all customer interactions.
Skills & Requirements:
- 2–3 years' experience in wine or premium beverage sales.
- Good understanding of the Western Cape trade landscape, including key restaurant and retail groups.
- Proven ability to open new accounts and build long-term business relationships.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Wine knowledge preferred.
- Strong planning and reporting abilities; familiar with CRM tools or Excel-based tracking.
- Self-motivated, target-driven, and professional in appearance and conduct.
- Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license.
To apply, please send your CV to nationalsales@saxenburg.co.za and include your availability and salary expectations.