Job Details

Established in 1974, Plantagenet Wines is one of the leading Great Wine Estates of Western Australia. This, family-owned 1,500 tonne producer is located in Mt Barker in the cool climate Great Southern region of WA. Internationally renowned, and consistently rated five stars by James Halliday, the company’s super-premium Plantagenet varietals are sourced from some of the region’s finest and oldest vineyards. Plantagenet’s competitively priced Omrah and Hazard Hill ranges underpin the company’s reputation for regional and varietal excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

With well established representation and sales in the mature UK and USA markets, Plantagenet is expanding its existing sales base in Asia.
The company is seeking either a full time Export Manager-Asia, who will be based in Fremantle, or the services of an experienced broker or in-market representative. The latter may appeal to an Australia-based or Asia-based individual who already represents and sells branded wines.

Requirements:

To be considered for this position, you will need:
-    Proven  experience as a wine export manager, or offshore branded wine business operator
-    An entrepreneurial, sales and results-driven approach
-    Wide experience of doing business in a range of Asian cultures, particularly China.
-    A range of existing business relationships in key Asian wine markets and, ideally, a command of Mandarin or Cantonese.   
-    Excellent communication skills and a professional understanding of the Australian and international world of fine wine
-    An Asian residence, or the capacity to undertake a minimum of five market visits annually.

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant for this role.

For further information on this opportunity, or to apply in strict confidence, please email your application and professional qualifications (CV) in word format to Chris Anstee at chris@wineandvine.com.au or via www.wineandvine.com.au