Banquet Sales Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Hybrid work arrangement

Health, life, and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Banquet Sales Manager in Sandton to drive revenue and coordinate high-end events for an upscale venue. You will lead banquets, conferences, and private events, building client relationships and delivering flawless experiences with on-site and remote support.

The role requires strong sales, negotiation, and event-planning skills, with a hybrid work setup and opportunities for career advancement in a leading hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in banquet sales or event sales management within the hospitality industry.
• Excellent understanding of sales principles, contract negotiation, and event planning logistics.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in sales CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as event schedules require.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and secure bookings for banquets, conferences, and social events.
• Develop proposals, contracts, and pricing strategies for potential clients.
• Conduct venue tours and consultations with prospective clients, showcasing event capabilities.
• Liaise closely with the culinary and event operations teams to ensure successful event execution.
• Manage client relationships throughout the planning process, ensuring their needs are met.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and annual sales targets for banquet revenue.

Skills

Sales principles

Contract negotiation

Event planning logistics

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Banquet Sales Manager to drive revenue and manage events for their upscale venue in Sandton . This role is responsible for selling and coordinating banquets, conferences, and private events, ensuring profitability and exceptional client satisfaction. You will be instrumental in building strong client relationships, developing innovative event concepts, and collaborating with the culinary and operations teams to deliver flawless experiences, blending on-site client meetings with remote administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate leads and secure bookings for banquets, conferences, and social events.
• Develop proposals, contracts, and pricing strategies for potential clients.
• Conduct venue tours and consultations with prospective clients, showcasing event capabilities.
• Liaise closely with the culinary and event operations teams to ensure successful event execution.
• Manage client relationships throughout the planning process, ensuring their needs are met.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and annual sales targets for banquet revenue.

Requirements

• Proven track record in banquet sales or event sales management within the hospitality industry.
• Excellent understanding of sales principles, contract negotiation, and event planning logistics.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in sales CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as event schedules require.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with uncapped commission potential.
• Hybrid work arrangement allowing for flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a leading hospitality group.