Remote Catering Sales Executive

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary with uncaped

Fully remote work environment

Opportunity to sell premium catering

Ongoing sales training and development

Growing company with strong market rep

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Catering Sales Executive to drive growth for its expanding catering services. This fully remote role focuses on identifying new business opportunities, building client relationships, and closing sales for corporate events and private functions.

You will work from any location, using CRM and virtual meeting tools to generate leads, present proposals, negotiate contracts, and forecast revenue.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, preferably within the catering, hospitality, or events industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales quotas in a remote environment.
• Proficiency with CRM software and virtual meeting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and proactively identify potential new clients through various sales channels.
• Develop and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals tailored to client needs.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales agreements to meet or exceed targets.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients to foster repeat business and referrals.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on sales collateral and promotional campaigns.
• Utilize CRM software to manage leads, track sales activities, and forecast revenue.

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Presentation

Communication

CRM proficiency

Remote work

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and results-driven Remote Catering Sales Executive to drive business growth for their expanding catering services. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from your preferred location. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with potential clients, and closing sales for corporate events, private parties, and other functions. Your success in this role will directly impact the company's revenue and market reach, making it a critical position for continued expansion in the catering industry, managed entirely through virtual communication and remote tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate leads and proactively identify potential new clients through various sales channels.
• Develop and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals tailored to client needs.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales agreements to meet or exceed targets.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients to foster repeat business and referrals.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on sales collateral and promotional campaigns.
• Utilize CRM software to manage leads, track sales activities, and forecast revenue.

Requirements

• Proven track record in sales, preferably within the catering, hospitality, or events industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales quotas in a remote environment.
• Proficiency with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and virtual meeting platforms.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and capable of working independently.
• A strong understanding of catering services and event planning is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with uncapped commission structure.
• Fully remote work environment, providing ultimate flexibility.
• Opportunity to sell premium catering services to a diverse clientele.
• Ongoing sales training and professional development opportunities.
• Be part of a growing company with a strong reputation in the market.