Hybrid Event Catering Sales Lead – Remote & Commission

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with commission

Hybrid role with some remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an ambitious Event Catering Sales Executive for the Polokwane area. You will drive new business and manage client relationships from first contact to event execution.

Responsibilities include identifying leads, pitching services, negotiating contracts, tailoring catering solutions, and coordinating with culinary and operations teams to ensure seamless events across Limpopo. Strong sales, communication, and presentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience in catering, hospitality, or events.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong presentation and proposal-writing abilities.
• Ability to build rapport with clients and travel within Polokwane and Limpopo.
• Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within corporate and private event sectors.
• Develop and deliver proposals and presentations to potential clients.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to ensure profitability and client satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with culinary and operations teams to ensure seamless event execution.
• Understand client needs and tailor catering solutions to meet specific event requirements.
• Attend industry events to generate leads and promote services.
• Achieve and exceed annual sales targets and revenue goals.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and reports to management.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Proposal writing

CRM software

MS Office

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Tools

CRM software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 seeks an ambitious Event Catering Sales Executive for the Polokwane area. You will drive new business and manage client relationships from first contact to event execution.

Responsibilities include identifying leads, pitching services, negotiating contracts, tailoring catering solutions, and coordinating with culinary and operations teams to ensure seamless events across Limpopo. Strong sales, communication, and presentation skills are essential.