Event Sales Executive

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Performance bonus

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking an experienced Event Sales Executive to lead sales for premier venues. You will identify opportunities, manage client relationships, and drive bookings for conferences, weddings, and corporate events, from inquiry to execution.

The role requires a proven sales track record in events or hospitality, strong communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency with CRM and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, preferably within event management or hospitality.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A proactive approach to business development and a passion for achieving results.
• Understanding of event planning processes and venue capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect new clients and business opportunities within the corporate, social, and event markets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring repeat business and client satisfaction.
• Create and present compelling proposals and sales presentations tailored to client needs.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to secure profitable event bookings.
• Collaborate with the events and operations teams to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and annual sales targets.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Client relationship management

Proactive business development

Event planning knowledge

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a driven and experienced Event Sales Executive to spearhead sales efforts for their premier event venues in Paarl . This role involves identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and achieving ambitious sales targets for conferences, weddings, and corporate events. You will be instrumental in promoting the venue's offerings, negotiating contracts, and ensuring client satisfaction from the initial inquiry through to event execution, contributing significantly to the venue's revenue growth and market position within the competitive event and hospitality sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect new clients and business opportunities within the corporate, social, and event markets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring repeat business and client satisfaction.
• Create and present compelling proposals and sales presentations tailored to client needs.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to secure profitable event bookings.
• Collaborate with the events and operations teams to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and annual sales targets.

Requirements

• Proven track record in sales, preferably within the event management or hospitality industry .
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A proactive approach to business development and a passion for achieving results.
• Understanding of event planning processes and venue capabilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with uncapped commission structure.
• Significant bonus potential based on sales performance.
• Work within a prestigious venue in the scenic Paarl region.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.