Remote Catering Business Development Manager

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Fully remote

Career growth

Remote sales infrastructure

Impact on growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a results-driven Remote Catering Business Development Manager to drive growth, expand the client base, and win new market opportunities for our premium catering services.

You will identify prospects, build relationships virtually, present compelling proposals, and close significant deals while coordinating with operations and culinary teams. This is a fully remote role with uncapped commission and strong career advancement prospects.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development, sales, or account management in catering or hospitality.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and managing a pipeline.
• Exceptional virtual communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to achieve sales and growth targets.
• Identify and prospect new client opportunities through market research, networking, and digital outreach.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers in target industries.
• Prepare and present compelling proposals and presentations to potential clients remotely.
• Negotiate contracts and service agreements to secure favorable terms.
• Collaborate with operations and culinary teams to ensure seamless service delivery for new clients.
• Stay abreast of market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Account management

Virtual communication

CRM software

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a results-oriented and strategic Remote Catering Business Development Manager to drive growth and expand their client base across new markets. This role requires a highly motivated individual capable of identifying opportunities, forging new partnerships, and closing significant deals, all from a remote location. You will leverage your expertise in the catering and hospitality industry, coupled with strong sales and negotiation skills, to develop and execute strategies that increase market share and revenue. The successful candidate will be adept at building relationships virtually and demonstrating the value proposition of our client's premium catering services to a diverse range of corporate and private clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to achieve sales and growth targets.
• Identify and prospect new client opportunities through market research, networking, and digital outreach.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers in target industries.
• Prepare and present compelling proposals, pitches, and presentations to potential clients remotely.
• Negotiate contracts and service agreements, ensuring favorable terms for the company.
• Collaborate with the operations and culinary teams to ensure seamless service delivery for new clients.
• Stay abreast of market trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven track record in business development, sales, or account management, ideally within the catering or hospitality sector.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and managing a pipeline of opportunities.
• Exceptional virtual communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of the catering industry, market dynamics, and client needs.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and drive results in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in CRM software and other sales enablement tools.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with an attractive, uncapped commission structure.
• The autonomy and flexibility of a fully remote position.
• Opportunities for significant career advancement and leadership roles.
• Be part of a forward-thinking company investing in remote sales infrastructure.
• Direct impact on the company's growth and expansion into new markets.