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Rich, aromatic Carmién tea leaves handcrafted for authentic South African herbal tea experience, providing health benefits and unique flavours.

Sales & Events Coordinator

This role combines client-facing sales activities with event planning and coordination, ensuring that events are professionally managed and contribute to business development, brand visibility and revenue generation.
This role combines client-facing sales activities with event planning and coordination, ensuring that events are professionally managed and contribute to business development, brand visibility and revenue generation.

Position: Sales & Events Coordinator

Location: Remote (Located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa)

Commencement date: ASAP

 

About Us:

Carmién Rooibos Tea is a rooibos export and marketing company, known for a wide and innovative range of value-added rooibos products, directly linked to our farms and the people working the fields and managing the quality of product we are producing. We are currently seeking a self-motivated Sales & Events Coordinator to join our team and play a pivotal role in our ongoing success.

Job Description:

As a Sales & Events Coordinator at Carmién Rooibos Tea, you will be responsible for supporting the company’s sales growth while also planning and executing events that promote the brand, products and customer relationships.

This role combines client-facing sales activities with event planning and coordination, ensuring that events are professionally managed and contribute to business development, brand visibility and revenue generation.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams, customers, suppliers and venues to ensure the smooth execution of events while actively identifying and supporting sales opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Support & Client Engagement

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
  • Growth of brand footprint in direct outlets channel.
  • Client visits/contact in accordance to call-cycle/client database.
  • Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within assigned regions or customer segments.
  • Conduct customer visits, product presentations and promotional engagements.
  • Support the sales team with lead generation and client follow-ups.
  • Assist in achieving monthly and annual sales targets.
  • Maintain accurate customer and sales activity records.
  • Provide feedback from customers and the market to internal teams.

Event Planning & Coordination

  • Plan, organise and coordinate events including product launches, promotions, activations, markets and customer events. (manning a stand and selling teas / performing tastings/parings as needed)
  • Manage event logistics including stock ordering, equipment hiring and recon of stock and sales.
  • Ensure brand standards and messaging are consistently applied at all events.
  • Oversee event setup, execution and breakdown when required.
  • Track and report on event outcomes and return on investment.

Marketing & Brand Support

  • Work with marketing teams to ensure events support marketing campaigns and brand positioning.
  • Coordinate event-related promotional materials and product displays.
  • Assist with social media or marketing content related to events where required.

Administration & Reporting

  • Maintain event calendars and sales activity reports.
  • Track event expenses and ensure budget adherence.
  • Compile post-event reports including attendance, outcomes and opportunities generated.
  • Manage supplier and vendor communications and documentation.

 

Knowledge/Skills:

  • 2–4 years’ experience in sales, event coordination, marketing, or a similar role.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

 

Requirements

  • Driver’s license & own reliable vehicle (willing to travel 3+ days a week)
  • Ability to work remotely – access to reliable internet and workspace

 

What We Offer:

  • Basic salary
  • 10% Commission on sales
  • Cell phone allowance
  • Petrol allowance (R4.84/km, max 1000 km/month)
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • The chance to contribute to a dynamic and sustainable farming enterprise.

 

How to Apply:

  • If you possess a drive for excellence, coupled with a strong background in sales and a genuine passion for agriculture and/or FMCG, we encourage you to apply. Please forward your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and enthusiasm for the role to HR@carmientea.co.za.

 

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.