Catering Sales Manager

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 880,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with commission

Medical and retirement benefits

Travel allowance

Professional development opportunities

Desirable location

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a results-driven Catering Sales Manager to lead sales efforts, drive revenue growth, identify new opportunities, and build strong client relationships.

You will develop strategic sales plans, close deals with corporate clients and event planners, collaborate with culinary and operations teams to ensure flawless events, and help expand market share while enhancing brand reputation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in sales management in hospitality or catering.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills with ability to close deals.
• Strong understanding of the local catering and events market in the Western Cape.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic sales plans and build a robust sales pipeline.
• Proficiency in CRM software and sales management tools.
• A proactive and self-motivated individual with a passion for client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve catering revenue targets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, cold calling, and client outreach.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and individual customers.
• Prepare and deliver compelling proposals and presentations tailored to client needs.
• Collaborate with the culinary and operations teams to ensure seamless event execution and client satisfaction.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify growth areas and adjust sales strategies.

Skills

Sales management

Negotiation

Communication

CRM proficiency

Strategic planning

Self-motivated

Tools

CRM software

Sales tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a results-driven Catering Sales Manager to lead their sales efforts in the beautiful coastal town of Mossel Bay . You will be responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and developing strategic sales plans. This role requires a persuasive communicator with a deep understanding of the catering and events market, coupled with a passion for delivering exceptional client experiences. You will be a key player in expanding our market share and enhancing our brand reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed catering revenue targets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, cold calling, and client outreach.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and individual customers.
• Prepare and deliver compelling proposals and presentations tailored to client needs.
• Collaborate with the culinary and operations teams to ensure seamless event execution and client satisfaction.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify potential growth areas and adjust sales strategies accordingly.

Requirements

• Proven track record of success in sales management , preferably within the hospitality or catering industry.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills , with the ability to close deals effectively.
• Strong understanding of the local catering and events market in the Western Cape.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic sales plans and build a robust sales pipeline.
• Proficiency in CRM software and sales management tools.
• A proactive and self-motivated individual with a passion for client relationship management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an attractive commission structure.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous travel allowance and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with a leading catering company in a desirable location.
• A supportive and growth-oriented work environment.