Sales and Marketing Manager - New Business - Durban (50331) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions

Job Description

• SA Canegrowers, situated inMount Edgecombe, Durban have a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Sales and Marketing Manager: New Business.
• Are you ready to build a brand, grow a business, and make a real impact on the FMCG and agribusiness space!
• We are seeking a dynamic Sales and Marketing Manager: New Business, to lead the growth and commercialisation of Shesha™an exciting world's first raw sugarcane-based energy drink, developed by Womoba, a subsidiary of SA Canegrowers, as well as develop other innovative ventures! 
• Womoba exists to further profit initiatives and ensure a sustainable cane growing sector for generations to come. One way we bring this purpose to life is through our story of Shesha™
• Hand-harvested and carefully peeled high-quality sugarcane stalks, are crushed to form the base of Shesha™, our natural sugarcane and fortified energy drink. Shesha™ is currently available in 300ml cans, and comes in four exciting flavours: Original, Lemon & Lime, Ginger Beer, and Orange. Give one a try! 
• Our aim is to position Shesha™ for long term success in both the local and export markets, delivering a measurable impact for both the organisation and the broader sugarcane grower community
• The role will also run a rural resilience project by assessing what other new ventures contribute to economic growth for small sugarcane growers and entrepreneurial businesses
• This position reports to the Manager Technology and Innovation

In this role, you will:

• Lead the marketing and sales strategy to establish Shesha™ as a commercially successful brand
• Manage product launch, distribution, and expansion into local and regional markets as well as export markets
• Manage timelines, budgets and oversee the fullproduction and sales cycle
• Build digital and traditional campaigns, partnerships, and PR initiatives to drive brand awareness
• Develop and manage distribution and retail partnerships including e-commerce platforms
• Deliver measurable impact by driving sales growth, economic development, and rural resilience
• Identify and mitigate FMCG specific risks including supply chain, market regulatory and ESGrisks
• Present regular progress reports and insights to the Womoba Board and SA Canegrowers Board as required
• Assess the viability of access to market initiatives for grower entrepreneurs, relating to Shesha™
• Facilitate the shift from subsistence to entrepreneurial thinking, linking entrepreneurial growers (and other small enterprises) to supply chains

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Business Management, Marketing, or related qualification
• Proven experience in brand development, sales and marketing strategy, and product commercialisation
• Track record of launching and scaling products in competitive markets (FMCG preferred)
• Experience in enterprise development or incubation programs
• Strong skills in sales planning, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination
• Familiarity with export market strategy is a plus
• A valid driver's license
• If you are a strategic, results-driven person with a passion for building brands while creating real economic impact, we want to hear from you!
• Remuneration is competitive and incentives linked tobrand performance.