Hybrid Corporate Event Sales Executive

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + commission

Medical aid

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Event Sales Executive to drive corporate catering growth. You will identify leads, build relationships, and tailor proposals for conferences, functions, and events.

The role requires at least 4 years in sales within hospitality or events, strong negotiation and communication skills, and readiness to travel within Gauteng. Hybrid work and competitive commission await.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of sales experience in hospitality, catering, or events.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of corporate event planning and catering services.
• Ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Generate new corporate leads through networking and market research.
• Deliver compelling sales proposals tailored to client needs.
• Maintain long-term relationships with corporate clients.
• Collaborate with culinary and operations teams to design catering packages.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales with profitability.
• Meet monthly and annual sales targets.
• Provide sales forecasts and reports to management.
• Represent the company at events and trade shows.
• Coordinate post-sale account management for repeat business.

Skills

Sales

Client relationships

Negotiation

CRM

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing

Tools

CRM software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Event Sales Executive to drive corporate catering growth. You will identify leads, build relationships, and tailor proposals for conferences, functions, and events.

The role requires at least 4 years in sales within hospitality or events, strong negotiation and communication skills, and readiness to travel within Gauteng. Hybrid work and competitive commission await.