Events Sales Executive

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health & retirement benefits

Travel & entertainment allowance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Events Sales Executive for our Bloemfontein venue to drive bookings for banquets, conferences, and other events. You will identify opportunities, build corporate client relationships, and tailor solutions to client needs.

The role requires a proactive, results-driven sales approach with strong communication and negotiation skills, leveraging CRM tools to hit targets in a hybrid work setup across the Free State event market.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in hospitality, events, or venue management.
• Ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the events market to achieve sales targets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and potential customers.
• Conduct site inspections and present venue capabilities and service offerings effectively.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to secure profitable event bookings.
• Collaborate with the events team to ensure seamless handover and execution of booked events.
• Prepare sales reports and forecasts accurately and timely.

Skills

Sales experience

Hospitality/events experience

Target achievement

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation skills

CRM proficiency

Events market knowledge

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and results-driven Events Sales Executive to join their dynamic team in Bloemfontein. This role is responsible for generating leads and securing bookings for banquets, conferences, and other events hosted at their premier venue. You will develop and nurture client relationships, understand their needs, and present tailored event solutions that align with the venue's offerings. This position requires a strategic sales approach and excellent communication skills to drive business growth within the Free State region's event market.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the events market to achieve sales targets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and potential customers.
• Conduct site inspections and present venue capabilities and service offerings effectively.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to secure profitable event bookings.
• Collaborate with the events team to ensure seamless handover and execution of booked events.
• Prepare sales reports and forecasts accurately and timely.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales, preferably within the hospitality, events, or venue management industry.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in CRM software and sales-related tools.
• Strong understanding of the events and conferencing market.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission structure.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Generous travel and entertainment allowance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.