Beverage Manager Intern
Job Summary
This internship position for a Beverage Manager in the wine industry requires achieving monthly sales targets and driving consistent growth. The role involves developing new customers, managing existing accounts, and leading the sales team to expand distribution channels. Candidates will monitor sales performance, conduct market visits, and prepare regular sales reports while coordinating with various internal teams.
Responsibilities
- Achieve monthly and annual sales targets
- Manage and lead the sales team
- Expand distribution channels and develop new customers
- Monitor sales performance and prepare reports
Required Skills
- 3+ years of sales experience in wine, spirits, FMCG or beverage distribution
- Strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills
- Knowledge of retail, wholesale and HORECA channels
- Own transport and valid driving licence
Job Details
Must achieve monthly sales targets set by management. Responsible for driving consistent monthly sales growth. Monitor individual and team sales performance. Develop new customers and increase orders from existing accounts. Performance will be reviewed monthly based on sales achievement, customer development and payment collections. Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve monthly and annual sales targets. Manage and lead the sales team to improve sales performance. Expand distribution channels, including supermarkets, wine shops, restaurants, hotels and bars. Develop new business opportunities and maintain relationships with key accounts. Manage existing customers and increase sales volume. Monitor sales performance, customer collections and outstanding payments. Conduct regular market visits and identify new business opportunities. Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports. Coordinate with management, marketing and operations teams. Ensure sales targets and company profitability objectives are achieved. Requirements: Minimum 3 years of sales experience, preferably in wine, spirits, FMCG or beverage distribution. Proven track record in achieving sales targets. Strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills. Good knowledge of retail, wholesale and HORECA distribution channels. Able to work independently and manage a sales team. Must possess own transport and a valid driving licence. Existing customer network in the wine or beverage industry is an advantage.