Senior Sales Manager (Luxury Catering)

Hospitality Management Jobs; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury catering group in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Senior Sales Manager to lead a sales team, manage client relationships, and ensure successful event execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in luxury hospitality, proven leadership skills, and thrive in a multicultural setting. This role offers a salary up to USD 3,200/month plus performance-based bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Transportation

Accommodation

Single Status

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sales or events within luxury hospitality or catering.
• Proven leadership managing small to mid-sized sales teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a sales and admin team of 6, setting clear objectives.
• Establish relationships with clients and vendors to ensure event success.
• Monitor guest feedback and implement improvements for service excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organization

Time Management

Tools

CRM Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Salary & Benefits

Up to USD 3,200 / month.

Performance-based bonus.

Transportation & Accommodation.

Single Status.

Job Overview

Our client, a prominent luxury catering, banqueting and restaurant group in Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced Senior Sales Manager to lead a reactive sales and admin team.

The successful candidate will drive business growth by developing strategic goals, managing high-level client relationships, and ensuring seamless execution of catering and conference events.

This role requires an inspiring leader who thrives in a multicultural environment and excels at balancing customer satisfaction with operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a sales and admin team of 6 by setting clear sales objectives, monitoring performance, and fostering a motivated, high-achieving culture.
• Cultivate a collaborative team environment that promotes integrity, enthusiasm, and professionalism across all levels.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal departments to ensure flawless event execution and long-term business retention.
• Oversee catering and banquet operations, ensuring alignment between client expectations and service delivery across all departments.
• Partner closely with culinary and event teams to confirm event details and uphold the highest standards of food presentation and service.
• Lead client meetings, presenting venue features, customizing packages, and providing strategic event planning support.
• Act as a customer experience champion, resolving client concerns quickly and effectively while driving continuous service improvement.
• Communicate all event-related details clearly to relevant stakeholders, ensuring each function runs seamlessly from planning to execution.
• Monitor guest feedback, analyze service data, and implement improvements that elevate the customer experience and increase repeat business.
• Inspire team performance through training, regular coaching, and by creating an environment centered on guest satisfaction and service excellence.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Extensive experience in sales or events within luxury hospitality, catering, or banquet operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing small to mid-sized sales teams, preferably in a multicultural environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build long-term relationships.
• Deep understanding of banquet and catering operations, including interdepartmental coordination and event lifecycle management.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Proficiency in using CRM software, sales tracking tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional demeanor with a strong sense of integrity, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity.