Hybrid Event Sales Executive – Polokwane

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Commission plan

Hybrid work

Career growth

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Event Sales Executive for our Polokwane catering division. You will generate new business leads, nurture client relationships, and close sales for corporate events, weddings, and private functions.

A persuasive communicator with catering market insight will help us exceed targets and expand our premium services. Responsibilities include full sales cycle management from lead gen to contract signing, plus maintaining long-term client relationships for repeat

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, preferably in events, hospitality, catering.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales quotas.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, cold calling, and industry events.
• Develop and deliver sales presentations and proposals tailored to prospective clients' needs.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract closing and handover to event operations.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships to foster repeat business and referrals.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Stay up-to-date with market trends, competitor activities, and industry best practices.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

Networking

Closing deals

Persuasive communicator

Tools

CRM software

Sales management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a driven Event Sales Executive for our Polokwane catering division. You will generate new business leads, nurture client relationships, and close sales for corporate events, weddings, and private functions.

A persuasive communicator with catering market insight will help us exceed targets and expand our premium services. Responsibilities include full sales cycle management from lead gen to contract signing, plus maintaining long-term client relationships for repeat