Company Overview:
The Gilbert Family Wine Company is a family-owned Australian winery, producing premium brands; Gilbert, Gilbert + Gilbert and Regional Blends. In addition to our Cellar Door operations located in Mudgee NSW, we offer custom winemaking/production, wine export, and wholesale distribution through Wineworks of Australia winery. With grapes sourced from our vineyards in Orange + Mudgee (NSW) and Eden Valley (SA), we are dedicated to crafting exceptional wines while embracing sustainable and innovative practices.
Position Objective:
We are seeking an experienced General Manager - Marketing Specialist to develop, oversee and expand our operations sales & marketing for our branded premium wine; to drive commercial performance – predominately within the China + South-East Asia market.
This role will be responsible for the development and implementation of strong strategic promotional strategies within the international market, whilst ensuring operational excellence, maintaining the highest quality standards and strengthening our consumers, clients and corporate relations.
Requirements:
This role requires a highly motivated, personable, result driven individual, who is prepared to take on this pivotal role representing us in to a newer marketplace.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and execute strategic plans across our branded wine portfolio, online presence and relevant business mediums to achieve long-term growth and stable profitability
2. Oversee key operations, including production, sales, marketing, finance, and administration – ensuring alignment with commercial goals
3. Manage to maintain annual budgets, financial targets, and resource allocation across wine production, brand development, sales, export, and client services
4. Support the management team; in focusing on workforce planning, staff performance, capability development and maintaining safe/compliant WHS practices
5. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations (in conjunction with others) – including Wine Australia export requirements, alcohol licensing, WHS, food safety, and industry governance
6. Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, export partners, wine-making clients, industry bodies, government agencies, and other key parties
7. Identify business risks and opportunities, providing strategic insights and performance reports to the Managing Director to support informed decision-making
Skills & Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in – Business, Marketing, Wine Science a related field.
2. Proven experience in senior management within the manufacturing wine industry
3. Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and commercial operations
4. Exceptional leadership, team development and communication skills
5. Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship building/sustaining abilities
6. Knowledge/understanding of International Trade – extensive business networks and resources highly favored
7. Highly preferred skill for International Trade market – bilingual re-China/South-East Asia
Why Join Us:
1. Lead and support a respected, family-owned winery with iconic Australian wine brands
2. Work with a passionate and skilled team in a collaborative and innovative environment
3. Receive a competitive remuneration package and access to further professional development opportunities
4. You may at times have the opportunity to work from other country locations for extended periods & undertake extensive travel to/within the Asia market (as required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $120,000.00 – $190,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Salary packaging
Education:
* Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree (Preferred)
Language:
* Chinese / Mandarin / likewise (Preferred)
Work Location: In person