Mungo is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and results-driven Wholesale Sales Associate to join our growing Wholesale team.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in textiles, homeware, or soft furnishings who thrives in relationship-driven sales environments. The successful candidate will manage key customer accounts within the hospitality and corporate gifting sectors, while also supporting order processing, export activities, and trade show coordination.

If you are passionate about beautiful products, excellent service, and building meaningful client relationships — we would love to hear from you.

Account Management & Sales Growth

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients in the hospitality and corporate gifting sectors.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of wholesale accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Identify new business opportunities, generate sales leads, and convert prospects into long-term clients.
• Drive revenue growth in line with company sales targets.

Order Processing & Client Support

• Assist with order processing, quotations, and coordination of special client requests.
• Liaise with internal teams (production, logistics, finance) to ensure smooth fulfilment of orders.
• Provide exceptional after-sales service and ongoing account support.

Export & Logistics Support

• Assist with export processes, including coordination with logistics providers.
• Ensure compliance with international trade and documentation requirements.
• Support the smooth execution of international orders

Trade Shows & Brand Representation

• Assist in the planning and execution of trade shows and industry events.
• Represent the Mungo brand professionally and confidently.
• Showcase products and build relationships with potential and existing clients

Market Insights & Collaboration

• Provide feedback on customer trends, product performance, and market opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align sales strategies with product development and company goals.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales and/or account management, ideally within the textiles, homeware, or soft furnishings industry.
• Strong understanding of the hospitality and/or corporate gifting markets (advantageous).
• Excellent relationship-building and customer service skills.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel (essential).
• Experience with ERP systems (advantageous).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven mindset.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel within South Africa and potentially internationally.
• Flexibility to work extended hours when required (particularly around trade shows and peak periods).

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Live in Plettenberg Bay or surrounding areas.
• Be eligible to work in South Africa.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please email melissa@mungo.co.za with:

• Your CV
• A cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are suited to this role

We look forward to hearing from you.