National Sales Manager

Joubert & Associates; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A wine production company in Paarl is seeking a dynamic individual for a role focused on expanding bottled wine sales and managing tasting room operations. Responsibilities include overseeing sales growth, managing events, and ensuring excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in sales or hospitality, and a passion for wine. This position requires a willingness to work on weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a sales or hospitality environment.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays.
• Enthusiasm for wine and desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Strategically expand bottled wine sales in local markets.
• Manage daily operations of the tasting room.
• Conduct market research and analysis.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Problem-solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Overview

Wellington Wines has the following challenging career opportunity available for a dynamic and energetic person to take responsibility for the strategic expansion of their bottled wine sales. The incumbent will be based at the Bovlei Tasting Room and report to the CEO.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Strategic expansion of bottled wine sales in the local market (with a specific focus on Wellington and surrounding towns)
• Wine tastings & sales (including working shifts)
• Management of day-to-day operations of tasting room
• Ensure adherence to high standard of customer service & handle customer queries and complaints
• Driving online wine sales & wine club growth
• Manage and market the renting of the conference hall
• Plan and manage events (to boost wine sales)
• Conducting market research and analysis
• Oversee agent responsible for Social Media platforms
• Provide support for international sales agents
• Stock management and administration
• Distribution administration

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ previous experience in a sales / hospitality environment
• Willingness to work on public holidays and during weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) in accordance with a rotation schedule
• Enthusiasm for wine and the desire to expand knowledge thereof
• Relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous (e.g. Cape Wine Academy / WSET / Marketing / Sales / Hospitality)
• A professional, responsible, friendly and well-groomed personality
• Excellent communication skills in both Afrikaans & English
• Ability to work and solve problems independently
• Detail orientated
• Adaptable
• Computer literate
• Valid driver’s licence