Business Manager: Asia Pacific

Job grade: 06 Division: International Sales Reporting to: Executive: International Sales Location: Paarl 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 qualificationA good grounding in key accounts, category management and trade activity experienceExcellent English verbal and written communication skillsExperience in INTERNATIONAL markets Skills and knowledge required:Excellent negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, planning & organizing skillsStrong commercial and financial acumenGood interpersonal skillsAbility to communicate with international clients and direct managerWillingness to travel on a constant basisIn-depth understanding of international FMCG marketGreat 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 objectivesAchieve volume, revenue and profit targets by excellent implementation of route to market, sales and marketing plans and tacticsDrive innovation and projects to achieve the goals of the division - new business growth, market differentiation and securing share objectiveDrive operational efficiency of the business, minimizing cost and droving efficiencyOptimize business processes to improve efficiency and accuracyRoute to market should constantly be assessed and optimized, to broaden coverage and accessibility of brandsConstantly 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) planningAccountable for regional income statement of assigned countries to trading profit levelExpert 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 PlanClosing date: 19 November 2025Should you not hear from us within one month of the closing date of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.Please note that any personal information that you shared will be used for the purposes of applying for a role with KWV as advertised above. This information may be shared with authorised Warshay Investments (Pty) Ltd (“KWV”) representatives (internal and contracted external parties) as required. Should you have any questions related to how we process your personal information, please refer to the privacy policy.