DGB, one of South Africa’s largest independent wine and spirit producers and distributors, currently has a Premium Wine Account Executive position available. The successful candidate will form part of a passionate team of energetic and skilled individuals, thriving in a high-performance environment.
There are 2 opportunities available in the following respective areas:
Winelands (x1) & Gauteng (x1)
Duties and responsibilities will include (but not be limited to): *Maximizing DGB's Premium Wine strategy through wine list penetration and expansion within the Prestige- and Premium trade segmentations *Identify new business opportunities and enhance market presence and customer engagement *Identify new business opportunities to further grow DGB's On Trade, Corporate Customer, Private Buyers and Wine Clubs base *Work closely with DGB Stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Winemakers) on new vintage releases, strategies and execution on brand plans in trade *Support regional sales teams: plan, prepare, and deliver insightful and accurate trade visits for brand principles and stakeholders, where support is needed *Provide on going market intelligence and trends to management *Deliver on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are strategically aligned with business goals *Provide internal- and external wine training to mentor and develop life long brand ambassadors for all our Premium Wine brands.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
• Relevant Sales and/or Marketing degree/diploma;
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in the FMCG or liquor industry;
• Extensive wine knowledge - having successfully completed WSET level 3 or similar courses;
• Minimum of 3-4 years' Hospitality Supervisory/Management experience;
• Professionally articulate with excellent numeracy, written, presentation and public speaking communication skills;
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.);
• A reliable, roadworthy, and presentable motor vehicle which is fully insured and a valid unendorsed driver's license.
Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 16 October 2024.
For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.