We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and service-driven Marketing Coordinator to support our Wine Marketing and International teams. This is a dynamic role requiring exceptional project coordination, event management, administration, stakeholder engagement, and office management capabilities.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating customer visits, international trade shows, wine events, conferences, travel logistics, office operations, and marketing administration, while ensuring a world-class experience for customers, guests, and internal stakeholders.
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Reporting to: Wine Marketing Director & International Director
Key Responsibilities
Marketing & Events Coordination
- Plan and coordinate wine tastings, trade shows, customer activations, conferences, and marketing events.
- Manage logistics and administration for local and international exhibitions, including ProWein, Vinexpo, Winex, and other industry events.
- Coordinate branded exhibition stands, suppliers, travel arrangements, shipping, accommodation, and event budgets.
- Support the execution of marketing campaigns and customer engagement initiatives.
- Manage competition entries, marketing collateral, and promotional materials.
Guest & Hospitality Management
- Coordinate customer visits, wine tours, tastings, and VIP hospitality experiences across DGB venues.
- Manage guest itineraries, travel, accommodation, entertainment, and transport arrangements.
- Oversee hospitality venues, guest accommodation facilities, and event bookings.
- Ensure exceptional guest experiences and seamless visit coordination.
International Division Support
- Provide administrative support to the International Director and Wine Marketing Director.
- Coordinate international travel, visa applications, accommodation, and logistics.
- Process purchase orders, supplier payments, and procurement requirements.
- Manage trade show participation, customer visits, and international marketing administration.
- Maintain online industry platform listings and coordinate competition entries.
Administration & Reporting
- Coordinate travel calendars for marketing, international, and winemaking teams.
- Compile quarterly management, board, and executive reports.
- Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and support conference planning and administration.
- Maintain accurate records, budgets, purchase orders, and financial documentation.
Conference & Event Management
- Coordinate annual company conferences, internal events, and corporate functions from concept to completion.
- Manage venues, suppliers, budgets, delegate communication, registrations, travel, and accommodation.
- Oversee on-site event execution and ensure successful delivery of all event objectives.
Office Management
- Manage day-to-day office operations, facilities, maintenance, and supplier relationships.
- Coordinate meeting rooms, visitor management, office supplies, and equipment procurement.
- Support employee onboarding, office administration, health and safety requirements, and workplace services.
- Act as the primary contact for office-related matters and service providers.
Team Leadership
- Provide guidance, support, and direction to administrative team members.
- Coordinate workloads, set priorities, and ensure deadlines are achieved.
- Drive continuous improvement, collaboration, and service excellence within the department.
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, or a related field.
- 5+ years' experience in a marketing coordination, events management, office management, or executive administration role.
- Experience coordinating conferences, trade shows, brand activations, and corporate events.
- Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience working with budgets, purchase orders, supplier management, and procurement processes.
- Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams).
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel when required.
Key Competencies
- Exceptional organisational and planning skills.
- Strong stakeholder and relationship management abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong financial administration and budget management capability.
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
- Proactive, professional, and customer-focused approach.
- Passion for the wine industry and delivering exceptional experiences.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading South African wine business where you will work closely with senior leadership, coordinate prestigious local and international events, and play a key role in showcasing our award-winning brands to customers and stakeholders across the world.
Application:
To be considered please send your CV to recruitment@dgb.co.za before 14 August 2026.