[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Diageo jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/diageo/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Diageo · Port Elizabeth, South Africa # Sales Manager - Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth, South Africa Full-time Manager or lead Sales Listed on Diageo’s official careers site. Posted October 13, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Diageo’s careers site →](https://diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Diageo_Careers/job/Port-Elizabeth-South-Africa/Sales-Manager---Eastern-Cape_JR1129875-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Diageo](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/diageo/) / Sales Manager - Eastern Cape ## Job description ### Job Description Job Title: Sales Manager ### Eastern Cape About Us - With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations. Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other. Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more. ### About the Function Sales is where our brands meet the real world. This team builds the relationships that bring our products to life, partnering closely with customers across markets, channels and occasions to make sure our brands are part of moments that matter. It’s a dynamic, people-focused environment where curiosity, commercial thinking and strong relationships make the difference. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your network, develop your skills and see the direct impact of your work every day. ### About the Role To lead a highly effective team of sales representatives in On-Trade to win market share for Diageo and outperform the competition. Manage execution of the Formal On-Trade Strategy as per defined standards of excellence in Business Plans and Cycle activity. Plan for sales effectiveness on a quarterly basis to achieve KPIs. Measure and review sales out performance. Build relationships with key On Trade and Redistributor customers. Manage sales budget and comply with Measurement and Evaluation business principles for the team. Full On-Trade database accountability. Effectively recruit, coach, develop and motivate people for a high performance culture. Build collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders (Customer/Brand Marketing, Reserve, National Accounts, Off Trade, Sales OPS and HR). ### Qualifications - Bachelors Degree in Business Management or equivalent ### Valid Driver’s license Experience - - 3-5 years Sales experience, including people leadership ### Commercial experience in FMCG is advantageous Key Skills - People Management - Coaching, networking and influencing; - Communication and selling skills; - Planning; negotiating; training and development; performance management; systems; problem solving, commercial acumen, collaboration, etc. Recruitment Scam Warning Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money. ### Worker Type Regular Primary Location: Port Elizabeth Additional Locations: Job Posting Start Date: 2026-10-13 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 13, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 5 days - Location: Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Diageo’s careers site →](https://diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Diageo_Careers/job/Port-Elizabeth-South-Africa/Sales-Manager---Eastern-Cape_JR1129875-1) ## More jobs at Diageo ### [Account Executive - On Trade](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/diageo/jobs/dc36c9692264e6e947ae/) Cavan, Republic of Ireland ### [Account Executive - On Trade](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/diageo/jobs/a83a231a345d621d7233/) Waterford, Republic of Ireland ### [Account Executive - On Trade](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/diageo/jobs/1ed3c594ce2b20fcc0a3/) Wexford, Republic of Ireland ### [Account Manager Delhi Duty Free](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/diageo/jobs/67f2d39ed67748d8fa55/) Gurugram, India ### [Assistant Manager - Sales Capability](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/diageo/jobs/9971ec99f4794d56b8ce/) Bangalore, India ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Brand Representative- Eastern Cape](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/publicis-groupe/jobs/201ce63cab83410a9ce5/) Publicis Groupe · Johannesburg ### [Medical Area Manager (Eastern Cape)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/loreal/jobs/57ebaaedf6f71d6d6d13/) L'Oréal · Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa ### [Sales Specialist (f/m/d) – Continuous Water Analysis Eastern/Southern Germany Region](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/ba647ad5e681a34c832f/) ABB · Ratingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany ### [Asset Manager (Renewables) - Cape Town](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/totalenergies/jobs/a15bb7a5c2e104077265/) TotalEnergies ### [Contracts Specialist (Renewables) - Cape Town](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/totalenergies/jobs/adb3fc255b4910d431bb/) TotalEnergies OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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