Catering Sales Executive (Remote)

Placements24; Glen (MS); Remote; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary withcommission

Career progression opportunities

Travel expenses covered for clientmeet

Comprehensive training and ongoing销售支持

Vibrant and collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an energetic Catering Sales Executive to join a dynamic team in Welkom. The role focuses on generating new business opportunities within corporate and private events, promoting catering services, developing proposals, and closing deals to grow market share.

You will identify leads, prepare tailored presentations, conduct client meetings and tastings, negotiate terms, and build lasting relationships with clients—travel is required for site visits and tastings.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, preferably within hospitality or catering.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and establish trust with potential clients.
• Strong understanding of catering services, event planning, and menu development.
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset and a drive to succeed.
• Experience with CRM software for lead management and sales tracking.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales leads through networking and lead generation.
• Develop compelling proposals and presentations tailored to client needs.
• Conduct client meetings, consultations, and tastings to showcase catering offerings.
• Negotiate contract terms and pricing to secure profitable business agreements.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets on a consistent basis.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Relationship building

CRM software

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and results-driven Catering Sales Executive to join their dynamic team based in Welkom . This role focuses on generating new business opportunities and nurturing client relationships within the corporate and private event sectors. You will be responsible for promoting our comprehensive catering services, developing proposals, and closing deals to expand our market share. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to drive growth in the Free State region, working within a supportive sales environment that values innovation and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales leads through various channels, including networking and lead generation platforms.
• Develop compelling proposals and presentations tailored to client needs and event types.
• Conduct client meetings, consultations, and tastings to showcase catering offerings.
• Negotiate contract terms and pricing to secure profitable business agreements.
• Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets on a consistent basis.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.

Requirements

• Proven track record in sales , preferably within the hospitality or catering industry.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and establish trust with potential clients.
• Strong understanding of catering services, event planning, and menu development.
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset and a drive to succeed.
• Experience with CRM software for lead management and sales tracking.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus commission structure.
• Opportunities for career progression within the sales team.
• Travel expenses covered for client meetings and site visits.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing sales support.
• A vibrant and collaborative team atmosphere.