Job Summary
??? ??????????? ??????????? is partnering with a growing pan-African beverage business that sources and delivers premium wine and spirits across the continent, to recruit an experienced, sales-driven and hands-on ??? ??????? ??????? Please Note – Candidates must live in Cape Town or the Cape Winelands, as three days per week will be office based. Candidates based elsewhere will not be considered. This is first and foremost a sales and account management role, for someone who builds strong client relationships and grows revenue across a portfolio of key accounts. Exposure to digital marketing and campaigns would be an advantage, but the core of the role is sales and account management. The Key Account Manager will own the customer relationship management and sales growth across all markets, building consistent onboarding, regular reviews, renewals and escalations, and translating group strategy into market level execution that keeps accounts healthy, growing and delivering on revenue targets. There is also scope to get involved in campaigns and marketing, such as trade activations, loyalty programmes, education campaigns and on brand collateral across email, print, digital and presentations. This is a preferable skill set rather than a core requirement. Experience running email campaigns, from audience segmentation through to performance tracking, would be an added bonus. The successful candidate will also coordinate the wider account manager team across territories, setting priorities, and account plans. Requirements • Proven experience in sales, account management or key account management • Proven experience within the wine, spirits or wider beverage industry is essential • Strong track record of building client relationships and growing revenue across a portfolio of accounts • Experience coordinating or leading teams, and getting good work from people not directly managed • Comfortable with data and platforms, using them to track account health and report on performance • Excellent written and verbal communication in English, with strong organisational and project management skills Advantageous • Demonstrable campaign experience, end to end, ideally across multiple markets or accounts • Hands-on marketing and design ability, able to conceptualise, write and produce polished material • Experience running email campaigns using platforms such as Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign or HubSpot Salary – R40 000 gross per month (dependent on experience) Start – ASAP ➡️ PLEASE NOTE – Although we appreciate all applications received, we will only reply to those candidates who have the background and experience required. Only open to South African Residents. Thank you!