Sales and Production Manager

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- Play an integral role in launching ISLA into retail, driving sales and scaling
- Leverage your industry knowledge and connections to further grow ISLA into a l

**About Isla**

ISLA introduces a range of all natural, irresistibly delicious, premium RTD’s, spirits and non-alcoholic cocktails consciously crafted from natures best. With low calories, nothing artificial and no compromise on tasteyou really can have it all.

**About the Role**

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Working alongside the Director, you will play a critical role in ISLA’s development across multiple aspects of the business and can make a meaningful impact on the way we operate.

The primary focus of this role is national off and on premise sales, business development, as well as overseeing production and logistics. We are looking for an individual with a high level of experience in the beverage industry and a deep knowledge of the retail environment.

Developing and nurturing valuable relationships with our suppliers and manufacturers is essential. The ability to consistently influence, negotiate and work with them on creating and implementing successful and innovative strategies relies on relationships built on trust and respect.

The role requires a deep understanding of all relevant channels within the beverage and hospitality market and how to engage customers to support our current range and new product launches.

**Other key aspects of the role include**:

- Developing and implementing creative growth strategies to support the company’s strategic plan
- Procuring new business and nurturing business relationships
- Develop and manage strong retailer and supplier relationships, negotiating mutually beneficial terms of trade
- Oversee and manage production and distribution
- Manage and present financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, and gross margins
- Introduce new processes and software to improve business practices and efficiencies
- Managing sales and developing sales teams

**What do you need?**
You will be a natural leader, comfortable dealing with change, and love a fast-paced environment. You will act as the brand ambassador for ISLA and proactively build strategic influence over the company and market. We have built a down-to-earth, open, and approachable culture and are seeking someone who shares these values with us.

Ideally you have:

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the beverage or hospitality industry
- Degree in business management or a master’s in business administration
- Excellent communication skills and can communicate at all levels
- Relevant production and sales experience in the alcoholic beverage industry
- Charisma to be engaging and motivational with great interpersonal skills with strong customer service ethics
- Highly organised and initiative driven with a flexible attitude and mindset

**How you benefit?**
- Salary negotiable depending on skills and experience with the opportunity for long term career development
- Work alongside some of Australia's top tier PR and entertainment companies (onetwo agency, For The Love, Untitled Group)
- Gold Coast location and WFH flexibility with interstate travel
- Work in a tight-nit, down-to-earth supportive team of professionals, who recognise great work

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PLEASE NOTE: For the entirety of the recruitment process, you will be liaising with Purple Playground as they are in partnership with us here at ISLA Any enquiries made directly to ISLA will not be accepted.

Purple Playground and the clients we partner with are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.