National Sales & Marketing Manager

BEST'S WINES GREAT WESTERN

Deadline for applications:

Thurs, 23rd April 2026

Deadline for applications: 

Thurs, 23rd April 2026

Iconic Australian producer Best’s Wines Great Western continues to excel as they celebrate 160 years and move into their next chapter, bringing together innovation and wine excellence.

Established in 1866, Best’s is one of Australia’s First Families of Wine and remains a family owned and run business, focused on bringing a progressive approach to growing and making wine. The diverse portfolio showcases their vineyards, planted with over 40 varieties ranging from some of the oldest vines in the country to young vines. Early adopters of customer focused wine experiences and sales strategies, this consumer-led approach has built long-term loyalty and is central to evolving both the brand and the wines.

Best’s is seeking a hands-on, commercially minded National Sales & Marketing Manager to steer the next phase of its evolution and growth. Building on established domestic and international sales channels, you will represent the brand and explore new opportunities and markets. This pivotal role in the Leadership Group offers scope to shape strategy, strengthen distribution performance, protect brand equity, and drive sustainable volume and revenue growth.

Supported by a family business that values ingenuity and authenticity, you’ll have clear pathways to career progression. This role offers autonomy to work remotely, with regular time at the estate in Great Western to maintain close relationships within a high-performing, experienced team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead national sales and marketing strategies, partnering closely with Best’s domestic distributor to elevate performance
  • Manage and set sales budgets, revenue growth and ensure targets are met
  • Develop and execute a lean, commercial marketing approach that supports sales growth, strengthens brand equity, and sharpens product/volume messaging
  • Explore and drive export sales opportunities
  • Maintain and enhance strength in DTC performance by working with the wine club and e-commerce team on customer engagement, retention, and offer strategies
  • Build practical go-to-market plans for new products and innovations (positioning, packaging inputs, launch planning, and trade education)
  • Provide clear direction and coordination across stakeholders, including winery visits, trade events, tastings, and targeted travel in Australia and overseas

Key Requirements

  • Proven success leading national sales in wine/spirits, with strong commercial judgement and a track record of growing volume and revenue
  • Deep relationships across the wine trade with the ability to develop new distribution and demand
  • A practical, sales-first mindset
  • Strong brand understanding, strategic thinking and an eye for executional detail
  • High integrity, maturity, and the ability to build trust in a family business environment
  • Export experience and distributor management capability (or clear interest to grow into it) is strongly regarded
  • Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement capability

 

This role offers longer term leadership progression and a competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience. Ideally based in Melbourne, this role will require some travel.

To discuss this role or receive a copy of the position description, contact Stephanie Wood at swood@winenet.com.au or 0408 939 780.

More Information

Celebrating 160 years, Best’s is one of Australia’s First Families of Wine and has preserved some of the oldest and rarest vineyard resources not only in Australia, but in the world. In 1866, Henry Best purchased 73 acres of land in Great Western and named it Concongella and with the first vines planted in 1868, Best’s became a functioning winery by 1869.  Best’s Concongella Vineyard is home to Henry Best’s original Nursery Block, containing almost 40 different varieties as well as the 1868 plantings of Shiraz and Pinot Meunier. These are among Australia’s most notable vineyard resources.

Best’s have continually evolved, combining their extensive experience and knowledge with new innovations and improvements. From undertaking new vineyard trials, including a 2 year pilot program to test a fully automated vehicle using UVC light to combat plant pathogens, to being one of the first to switch to screw cap closures. Adapting to changing consumer behaviours and preferences has also been a key focus for Best’s, implementing DTC and customer experiences such as online tastings well in advance of it being the norm.

Wine Award Highlights

Halliday Wine Companion 5-Star Rated Winery

2025 Canberra International Riesling Challenge | 2025 Best’s Great Western Riesling

Best Wine of the 2025 Challenge – Canberra International Riesling Challenge Perpetual Trophy

Best Dry Riesling – Hotel Realm Trophy

Best Australian Riesling – Jim Murphy AM Perpetual Trophy

2025 Halliday Wine Companion 

97 points | 2025 Best’s Great Western Riesling

Langton’s Classified Wines

First Classified | Thomson Family Shiraz

Second Classified | Bin No. 0 Shiraz

2023 Halliday Wine Companion | Wine of the Year

2021 Foudre Ferment Riesling

2021 Halliday Wine Companion | Best Value Winery of the Year

2021 Young Guns Old Vineyard of the Year | Inaugural Award

2016 Halliday Wine Companion | Wine of the Year

2014 Thomson Family Shiraz

2012 Melbourne Wine Show | Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy & Best Victorian Wine Trophy

2011 Bin No. 1 Shiraz

Best’s patriarch Viv Thomson received OAM in the 2015 Queens Birthday Honours for his service in the wine industry