New Sales Lead

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: Sales Manager for Okushal Drinks

Are you a passionate, connected sales leader ready to make an impact? Okushal Drinks, a dynamic and growing proudly local, niche beverage brand, is looking for a results-driven Sales Manager to build and nurture strong trade relationships with distributor partners, restaurant chains, retail stores, and drive B2B sales within the hospitality and tourism industry.

What you'll do:

• Develop and execute strategies to secure trade deals with key distribution partners

• Grow Okushal’s presence in restaurants, retail outlets, and hospitality venues

• Build lasting partnerships and manage relationships across diverse market channels

• Lead B2B sales efforts targeting the hospitality and tourism sectors

• Negotiate win-win deals that maximise growth and profitability

In summary: relationship building and new market penetration, with volume growth and new accounts focus.

What we offer:

• Base salary plus commission adjustable, based on performance — the harder you work, the more you earn!

• Cost to company R300,000 p y / 25k p m base, with an additional 8-12% commission on sales volume, with tiered rates to reward exceeding targets.

• Location: remotely with Gauteng base

• Exciting opportunity to grow with a vibrant brand in an expanding market

• Supportive team environment that values innovation and dedication

If you’re ready to take your sales career to the next level and be a key player in Okushal Drinks’ success story, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and start shaping the future of Okushal Drinks!

Qualifications

• Experience in developing sales strategies and identifying new business opportunities

• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships

• Strong negotiation and deal-closing skills

• Excellent leadership and team coordination abilities

• Results-driven with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and remotely

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field (preferred)

• Relevant sales or trade certifications are a plus

• experience in sales, preferably within FMCG, beverages, or consumer goods industries

• Proven track record of securing and managing trade contracts, B2B partnerships, retail, and distributor agreements

• Experience developing and executing successful sales strategies with clear and achievable sales targets

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with retailers, distributors, and trade partners

• Hands-on experience driving revenue growth in a competitive market environment

Company Description

OKUSHAL Drinks is a proudly local brand offering a range of original, non-alcoholic craft cordials. Inspired by the Zulu word for new, "okusha," the brand embodies renewal and creativity. Dedicated to providing a premium alcohol-free alternative, OKUSHAL combines quality, innovation, and a passion for creative freedom to deliver refreshing beverages that inspire social enjoyment and conscious curiosity. The drinks mix well with water and suit any occasion, making OKUSHAL a distinctive choice in the non-alcoholic beverage market.

Posted on 09 Sep 15:11, Closing date 3 Nov