Area Manager_África

Area Manager_África
Vila Real
Vila Real, Vila Real District, Portugal

We are looking for an Area Manager – Africa to join a multidisciplinary team and drive the growth of Sogrape Wines across the continent.

Are you ready to take on a strategic challenge? Bring your strategic vision, simplify complexity, and focus on execution to expand brand presence, grow sales, and lead marketing initiatives, turning strategic goals into real impact across dynamic and
- growing markets.

Your main responsibilities:

• Develop sales plans and prepare the commercial budget for Sogrape brands in Africa, ensuring alignment with central guidelines
• Review monthly forecasts and maintain regular contact with importers, distributors, and key accounts to monitor performance and identify opportunities
• Coordinate
  - through activities with local partners and support field teams to strengthen distribution across
  - and
  - premise channels
• Act as a product knowledge ambassador, communicating brand features, benefits, heritage, and equity
• Support trade shows, consumer events, brand activations, and accompany client or media visits when needed
• Prepare and share meeting reports, provide monthly activity summaries, and monitor brand and market P&Ls to ensure clear and accurate analysis

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Management
• 4-5 years of experience in sales ideally at alcohol beverages companies
• Experience and knowledge in developing businesses within African markets (ideal)
• Fluent in English and Portuguese (knowledge of French and Spanish languages will be valued)
• Capacity to develop business with autonomy, through the different market channels
• Focused on results,
  - on, with good skills in planning, organizing and prioritizing
• Good negotiation skills
• Capacity to establish good relationships with persons from different cultures
• Willing and able to travel and work frequently in the markets

What we have to offer:

• Work with a specialized team in a global family wine company with a strong international presence in more than 120 markets
• Hybrid working model and additional vacation days
• Exclusive access to our
  - quality wines and great brands
• Exclusive access to wine tourism experiences at our properties
• Specialized wine training at the Sogrape Wine Academy
• Health Insurance, Sogrape Pension Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, and wellness initiatives
• Professional development opportunities

Thank you for your application. Please note that we will only contact candidates who are eligible for the project.