D’Aria Wine Estate, nestled in the heart of the scenic Durbanville Wine Valley, D’Aria is a premier Wine Tourism destination known for delivering exceptional conferencing, event, & function experiences. Their state-of-the-art venues, beautiful surroundings, & dedicated team, positions them as a top choice for corporate gatherings, bespoke celebrations, & luxury events.

Our client is seeking a Conference and Events Sales Manager to lead their sales & marketing efforts, ensuring continued business growth & brand excellence. This role will primarily focus on revenue generation, strategic marketing, & sales execution for the conference & function venue, including client acquisition, market positioning, brand representation, and service excellence within the MICE industry.

The ideal candidate excels in balancing strategic planning & operational oversight. Key responsibilities will include (but not be limited to): *Develop & implement strategic sales & marketing plans to achieve targeted revenue goals *Drive new business development & expand D’Aria’s market share within the hospitality & events sectors *Foster & maintain strong client relationships to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction & loyalty *Collaborate with the events & operations team to ensure the flawless execution of all functions & conferences *Monitor sales performance, analyse market trends, & adjust strategies to maintain a competitive edge *Represent the D’Aria brand with professionalism & integrity at all client & industry engagements.

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ proven sales experience within the hospitality, events & conferencing industry;

• Strong command of sales & marketing principles with a demonstrated ability to achieve targets;

• Excellent communication, negotiation, & interpersonal skills;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & CRM systems;

• Ability to work independently & collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team;

• A diploma or degree in Hospitality Management, Sales, Marketing, or a related field will be advantageous.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 27 June 2025.

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.