Corporate Catering Sales Executive

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Attractive commission structure

Professional development and sales培训

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Corporate Catering Sales Executive to expand our corporate client base in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This hybrid role combines field client meetings with in-office strategic planning to grow revenue and tailor catering proposals.

You will identify opportunities, build relationships with corporate clients and event planners, present customized solutions, negotiate contracts, and work with operations and culinary teams to ensure flawless events.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales or business development, ideally within the catering or hospitality industry.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of the corporate events market and catering services.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the corporate sector for catering services.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and decision-makers.
• Understand client needs and preferences to create customized catering proposals and solutions.
• Conduct presentations and site visits to showcase our catering capabilities and offerings.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to secure new business while ensuring profitability.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Collaborate with the operations and culinary teams to ensure seamless event execution and client satisfaction.
• Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and industry best practices.
• Manage the sales pipeline effectively using CRM software.
• Gather client feedback to identify areas for service improvement.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Account management

CRM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Hospitality

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier catering and hospitality provider serving the Vereeniging area and beyond in Gauteng , is seeking a driven and results-oriented Corporate Catering Sales Executive. This role is crucial for expanding our corporate client base and driving revenue growth. You will be responsible for identifying potential corporate clients, building strong relationships, understanding their catering needs, and presenting tailored proposals. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional sales acumen, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the corporate event and catering market in Gauteng . This hybrid role involves significant client interaction, both in the field and through virtual meetings, alongside in-office strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the corporate sector for catering services.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and decision-makers.
• Understand client needs and preferences to create customized catering proposals and solutions.
• Conduct presentations and site visits to showcase our catering capabilities and offerings.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to secure new business while ensuring profitability.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Collaborate with the operations and culinary teams to ensure seamless event execution and client satisfaction.
• Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and industry best practices.
• Manage the sales pipeline effectively using CRM software.
• Gather client feedback to identify areas for service improvement.

Requirements

• Proven track record in sales, business development, or account management, preferably within the catering or hospitality industry.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of the corporate events market and catering services.
• Ability to build rapport and establish credibility with corporate clients.
• Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office Suite.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Must be able to commute to Vereeniging, Gauteng , for client meetings and company-related activities.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field is preferred.
• A professional appearance and demeanor.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus attractive commission structure.
• Opportunity to represent a leading catering brand in the Gauteng region.
• Access to a comprehensive client base and sales support.
• Professional development and sales training programs.
• Dynamic and rewarding work environment with significant growth potential.