Job Description

KWV a renowned South African brand and industry leader in the production of world-class wines, and other spirits has a permanent vacancy for a Business Manager - Asia Pacific, based in Paarl, Western Cape.

• Reporting to: Executive International Sales
• Division: International Sales

Purpose:

• To develop and institute strategies to maximize profit across multiple markets through the relevant routes to market.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5 Years' liquor related experience in sales, marketing, and new business development.
• Degree in Commerce/ Marketing/ Finance or similar business-related qualification
• A good grounding in key accounts, category management, and trade activity experience
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in ASIA PACIFIC markets

Skills and knowledge required:

• Excellent negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, planning & organizing skills
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate with international clients and direct manager
• Willingness to travel on a constant basis
• In-depth understanding of international FMCG market
• Great communication and Team building skills

Job Summary:

• With the International leadership, set the strategic direction for the business areas and implement tactical plans to ensure yearly sales and profit objectives
• Achieve volume, revenue, and profit targets by excellent implementation of route to market, sales, and marketing plans and tactics
• Drive innovation and projects to achieve the goals of the division - new business growth, market differentiation and securing share objective
• Drive operational efficiency of the business, minimizing cost and droving efficiency
• Optimize business processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Route to market should constantly be assessed and optimized, to broaden coverage and accessibility of brands
• Constantly improve cross functional relationships across the business.
• Ensure that there is a monthly supply and demand meeting by market, which is used to drive the KWV manufacturing and shipping (supply) planning
• Accountable for regional income statement of assigned countries to trading profit level
• Expert in distributor route to market management, from assessment, selection, and management of execution

Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from under-represented groups aligned with our Employment Equity Plan
Closing date: 13 October 2025
Should you not hear from us within one month of the closing date of the advert, kindly regard your application tohave been unsuccessful.
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