Luxury Wine & Spirits Corporate Sales Lead - Stellenbosch

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + commission

Medical benefits

Retirement planning assistance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Corporate Sales Specialist to expand relationships with hotels, restaurants, and event venues in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The hybrid role blends strategic remote work with in-person client meetings, tastings, and site visits across the winelands.

You will leverage wine and spirits knowledge to tailor solutions, drive sales, and build long-term partnerships with premium clients in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales within luxury goods, wine and spirits, or hospitality.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• In-depth wine & spirits knowledge is desirable; certifications like WSET are a plus.
• Proficiency with CRM software and strong sales process understanding.
• Hybrid work adaptability and valid driver's license with reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve corporate sales targets in Stellenbosch and Western Cape.
• Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with key corporate clients, hotels, restaurants, and event planners.
• Understand client requirements to recommend appropriate wine and spirit selections from the portfolio.
• Conduct professional presentations, tastings, and product knowledge sessions for clients.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to secure profitable business agreements.
• Drive sales of premium products and build long-term partnerships with clients.
• Collaborate with marketing and logistics teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment and client satisfaction.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and corporate functions in Stellenbosch and surrounding areas.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of wine and spirit trends, competitors, and market dynamics.
• Manage sales pipeline and provide accurate forecasting and reporting to management.

Skills

Corporate sales

B2B sales

Account management

Negotiation

Presentation

CRM proficiency

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Corporate Sales Specialist to expand relationships with hotels, restaurants, and event venues in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The hybrid role blends strategic remote work with in-person client meetings, tastings, and site visits across the winelands.

You will leverage wine and spirits knowledge to tailor solutions, drive sales, and build long-term partnerships with premium clients in the region.