Very well established online retailer requires a passionate, determined Sales Manager to join their team!

Some duties and responsibilities will include:
• Establish the Company as a preferred partner and retailer for our top wineries in South Africa
• Supplier liaison which includes the negotiation of discounts
• Sourcing and Procurement of products
• Keeping up with trends in the wine industry and ensuring that the service offering is reflective of this
• Build successful relationships with leading customers, at top restaurants and 5-star hospitality venues, to improve brand perception and image driving sales opportunities for the Company
• Reporting on stock
• Budget and forecast sales strategy, improvement of gross margins and Net Working Capital
• Potentially develop international wine export business

Essential requirements to be met:
- Relevant degree, qualification or recognition of prior learning based on minimum of 3-5 years in a similar role.
- Wine industry qualification
- Previous experience of 3-5 years as a Sales Manager in the wine industry with a network of relevant contacts
- Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close with excellent negotiation skills
- Experience in wine export (desirable)
- Strong business acumen, data driven and numeric.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively
- Bilingual – English and Afrikaans
- Strong MS Office (Excel and Word)
- Highly adaptable to change & quick learner
- Absolute passion for Wine and the industry