Account Manager (Private Client Wine Sales) - Johannesburg

Our client is a leading importer and distributor of exclusive wines, with a focus on high-quality, limited-production wines. Their portfolio includes a wide range of wines from some of the world's most renowned vineyards local and international.

They are seeking an Account Manager (Private Client Wine Sales) to join their fantastic team in Johannesburg. The successful candidates will be responsible for managing sales targets for private customer base through efficient and cost-effective sales and promotions management. The ideal candidates will have excellent communication, multitasking, problem solving, time management, and commercial acumen skills. Further solid international wine knowledge experience along with the qualifications to support. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Increase sales and achieve set targets, by managing accounts of various personal clients
• Continuously identify new sales opportunities and increase numeric distribution of products
• Monitor and track your own sales performance
• Manage customer relationships-KEY
• Maintain up-to-date sales database
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customer accounts
• Plan and execute brand/wine tastings and presentations
• Provide excellent customer service to both customers and consumers
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve overall sales targets
• Stay informed of wine trends and industry developments
• Investigate problems; prepare reports; develop solutions, and make recommendations to management in order to resolve customer complaints

Position Requirements: 

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification / Degree preferred
• 2-5 years' experience within a similar role
• Wine certification***(WSET preferable) - Minimum WSET 2
• Business and commercial acumen
• Negotiation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and report writing
• CRM / SAPbyD advantage
• Excellent multitasking and time management skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Passionate and energetic attitude
• Customer and consumer-centric approach
• Excellent sales acumen
• Sound knowledge of wine trends and industry
• Prepared to work weekends and evenings where required.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Strong problem-solving and results-oriented mindset
• Strong networking and relationship building skills

Applying for this position: 

Only open to South African citizens. 

If you are interested in this great career opportunity, please send your CV with position title as reference to: marlize@hrtalentpartner.co.za