Catering Sales and Events Manager - Remote

Placements24; Richards Bay; Remote; ZAR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Fully remote

Health benefits

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Catering Sales and Events Manager to drive growth and manage high-profile catering events. This remote role requires a self-motivated professional with strong sales, client management, and event planning skills.

You will identify new opportunities, build relationships with clients, develop creative proposals, and oversee end-to-end events from inquiry to post-event follow-up, all from a remote workspace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in catering sales or event management.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and growing a client base.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience with event planning software and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales leads and business opportunities within the catering and events sector.
• Develop and deliver compelling proposals and presentations to prospective clients.
• Manage the entire event planning process, from client consultation and menu selection to execution and coordination.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships through excellent communication and service.
• Collaborate with the culinary and operations teams to ensure flawless event execution.
• Track sales performance and achieve set revenue targets, reporting on key metrics.

Skills

Catering sales

Event management

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

CRM systems

Event planning software

Tools

CRM systems

Event planning software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Catering Sales and Events Manager to drive business growth and manage high-profile catering events. This position operates entirely remotely, requiring a self-motivated individual with exceptional sales, client management, and event planning skills. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with potential clients, and orchestrating seamless catering experiences for a diverse range of events. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise to develop creative event proposals and ensure client satisfaction from initial contact through post-event follow-up, all managed from their remote workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales leads and business opportunities within the catering and events sector.
• Develop and deliver compelling proposals and presentations to prospective clients.
• Manage the entire event planning process, from client consultation and menu selection to execution and coordination.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships through excellent communication and service.
• Collaborate with the culinary and operations teams to ensure flawless event execution.
• Track sales performance and achieve set revenue targets, reporting on key metrics.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in catering sales, event management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and growing a client base.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience with event planning software and CRM systems.
• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Attractive base salary with uncapped commission potential.
• Fully remote working arrangement, providing flexibility and freedom.
• Health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Be part of a growing company with a strong focus on client satisfaction.