New Sales Lead

Okushal Drinks; Remote; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A niche beverage brand is seeking a results-driven Sales Manager to build strong trade relationships with distributors and drive B2B sales in the hospitality sector. The ideal candidate will have experience developing sales strategies, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven track record in maintaining client relationships. This remote role offers a base salary with commission based on performance, making your earnings potential high. Join us and help shape the future of our brand!

Benefits

Base salary plus commission based on performance

Adjustable salary depending on achievements

Qualifications

• Experience in developing sales strategies and identifying new business opportunities.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Strong negotiation and deal-closing skills.
• Excellent leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Results-driven with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Relevant sales or trade certifications are a plus.
• Experience in sales, preferably within FMCG, beverages, or consumer goods industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to secure trade deals with key distribution partners.
• Grow company presence in restaurants, retail outlets, and hospitality venues.
• Build lasting partnerships and manage relationships across diverse market channels.
• Lead B2B sales efforts targeting the hospitality and tourism sectors.
• Negotiate win-win deals that maximize growth and profitability.

Skills

Developing sales strategies

Building client relationships

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Results-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field

Job description

Exciting Opportunity : Sales Manager for Okushal Drinks.

Are you a passionate, connected sales leader ready to make an impact?

Okushal Drinks, a dynamic and growing proudly local niche beverage brand, is looking for a results-driven Sales Manager to build and nurture strong trade relationships with distributor partners, restaurant chains, retail stores, and drive B2B sales within the hospitality and tourism industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to secure trade deals with key distribution partners.
• Grow Okushal's presence in restaurants, retail outlets, and hospitality venues.
• Build lasting partnerships and manage relationships across diverse market channels.
• Lead B2B sales efforts targeting the hospitality and tourism sectors.
• Negotiate win-win deals that maximise growth and profitability.

In summary: relationship building and new market penetration, with volume growth and new accounts focus.

What we offer

Base salary plus commission adjustable, based on performance — the harder you work, the more you earn.

Cost to company R, p y / 25k p m base, with an additional 8-12% commission on sales volume, with tiered rates to reward exceeding targets.

Location: remotely with Gauteng base.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing sales strategies and identifying new business opportunities.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Strong negotiation and deal-closing skills.
• Excellent leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Results-driven with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field (preferred).
• Relevant sales or trade certifications are a plus.
• Experience in sales, preferably within FMCG, beverages, or consumer goods industries.
• Proven track record of securing and managing trade contracts, B2B partnerships, retail, and distributor agreements.
• Experience developing and executing successful sales strategies with clear and achievable sales targets.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with retailers, distributors, and trade partners.
• Hands‑on experience driving revenue growth in a competitive market environment.

Apply now and start shaping the future of Okushal Drinks.