Sales and Marketing Representative
Job Description
LOCATION: MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND
REPORTS TO: VIGNERON & CO-OWNER – THERESE HERZOG
HOURS: FULL-TIME | MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (INCL. 30 MIN LUNCH BREAK)
ABOUT US
WE ARE A SMALL, RENOWNED FAMILY-OWNED WINERY IN MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND, CRAFTING HIGHLY ACCLAIMED
NATURAL WINES WITH UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY. AS A CLOSE-KNIT, HANDS-ON TEAM, WE VALUE AUTHENTICITY, TRUST,
AND A GENUINE PASSION FOR WINE. THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF ONE OF NEW ZEALAND’S MOST RESPECTED
ARTISAN ESTATES.
JOB PURPOSE
TO GROW WINE SALES BY IDENTIFYING AND DEVELOPING NEW OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL
MARKETS. THIS ROLE IS FOCUSED ON BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH TRADE PARTNERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND LOYAL CUSTOMERS,
WHILE SUPPORTING OUR DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER SALES THROUGH DIGITAL CHANNELS AND ON-SITE EXPERIENCES. A PASSION
FOR WINE AND A SHARP COMMERCIAL MINDSET ARE KEY.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
SALES FOCUS
IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP NEW SALES CHANNELS AND MARKETS BOTH LOCALLY AND ABROAD
STRENGTHEN SUPPORT FOR EXISTING TRADE AND DISTRIBUTOR PARTNERS TO INCREASE THEIR SALES
BUILD AND MANAGE KEY RELATIONSHIPS WITH CUSTOMERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
IMPLEMENT A PULL-MARKETING STRATEGY TO DRIVE CONSUMER DEMAND AND INCREASE BRAND LOYALTY
MAXIMISE DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER SALES THROUGH EMAIL CAMPAIGNS, PROMOTIONS, AND PRIVATE CLIENT
RELATIONSHIPS
MARKETING & DIGITAL
MANAGE AND GROW OUR WEBSITE AND ONLINE WINE SHOP, IMPROVING TRAFFIC AND CONVERSION
DEVELOP AND DELIVER ENGAGING NEWSLETTERS AND SALES-DRIVEN CAMPAIGNS
CREATE AUTHENTIC CONTENT THAT REFLECTS THE ESTATE'S UNIQUENESS AND DRIVES ONLINE ENGAGEMENT
CURATE AND SCHEDULE SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITY (INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, LINKEDIN, ETC.)
DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT SEO STRATEGIES, SPECIAL OFFERS, AND PROMOTIONS TO BOOST ONLINE SALES
IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN OUR CUSTOMER DATABASE FOR TARGETED COMMUNICATION
BRAND & EXPERIENCE
CREATE AND MANAGE A RELEVANT INFLUENCER PROGRAM ALIGNED WITH OUR VALUES AND TARGET AUDIENCE
HOST VISITORS AND LEAD PRIVATE WINE EXPERIENCES THAT DEEPEN BRAND CONNECTION
SUPPORT EVENT PLANNING AND EXECUTION TO ELEVATE VISIBILITY AND SALES
PARTICIPATE IN GENERAL OFFICE TASKS AND TEAM COLLABORATION WHEN REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
PROVEN SALES AND MARKETING EXPERIENCE (IDEALLY IN WINE OR LUXURY GOODS)
WINE EDUCATION (WSET LEVEL 3 OR EQUIVALENT PREFERRED)
STRONG COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING SKILLS
ORGANISED, SELF-MOTIVATED, AND COMMERCIALLY MINDED
PROFICIENCY IN MICROSOFT OFFICE, SHOPIFY, AND MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
COMFORTABLE USING, OR WILLING TO QUICKLY LEARN:
CRM & COMMUNICATION: KLAVIYO
ACCOUNTS & INVOICING: XERO
E-COMMERCE & BOOKINGS: SHOPIFY (INCL. SMILE, BOOKTHATAPP, PARCELIFY)
MARKETING & DESIGN: CANVA, LATER.COM, GOOGLE ANALYTICS
FILE & DATA MANAGEMENT: DROPBOX
WHO YOU ARE
SALES-DRIVEN WITH A LOVE FOR WINE AND STORYTELLING
PERSONABLE, POLISHED, AND COMFORTABLE REPRESENTING A PREMIUM BRAND
POSITIVE, PROACTIVE, AND SUPPORTIVE OF YOUR TEAM
EAGER TO GROW WITH THE ROLE AND CONTRIBUTE MEANINGFULLY TO A SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS
SALARY & BENEFITS
THIS IS A SALARIED POSITION WITH PERFORMANCE-BASED COMMISSION, DESIGNED TO REWARD INITIATIVE AND RESULTS.
WHILE WE ARE A SMALL ESTATE WITH A HANDS-ON APPROACH, THE ROLE OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT IN A UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT, WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE OWNERS ACROSS ALL ASPECTS OF OUR FINE WINE
BUSINESS.
TO APPLY
EMAIL YOUR COVER LETTER AND CV TO INFO@HERZOG.CO.NZ OR, COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM AT
WWW.HERZOG.CO.NZ/PAGES/JOIN-THE-FAMILY-CURRENT-VACANCIES AND EMAIL IT WITH YOUR COVER LETTER TO THERESE
HERZOG AT INFO@HERZOG.CO.NZ
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND.
