Remote Catering Sales Executive

Placements24; Paarl; Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Comprehensive training

Career advancement

Performance-based commission

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Catering Sales Executive to grow the client base and drive revenue from a home office. You will identify opportunities, craft tailored proposals, and close deals in the catering and events space.

This fully remote role emphasizes proactive outreach, strong client relations, and meeting sales targets. You will negotiate terms, collaborate with operations for seamless delivery, and leverage CRM tools to manage pipelines.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in catering/hospitality/events sales.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong ability to build rapport remotely and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business leads through market research, networking, and proactive outreach.
• Develop and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals to potential clients.
• Build and maintain long-lasting relationships with clients, understanding their catering needs and objectives.
• Negotiate contract terms and pricing to close sales effectively.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure seamless service delivery post-sale.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets and revenue goals.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

CRM software

Remote relationship-building

Time management

Tools

Salesforce

Sales tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a driven and results-oriented Remote Catering Sales Executive to expand their client base and drive revenue growth through proactive sales efforts. This fully remote position requires a seasoned sales professional with a deep understanding of the catering and events industry. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and closing deals, all managed from your home office. Your ability to articulate the value of our client's catering services and tailor solutions to meet diverse client needs will be paramount to your success. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your sales acumen in a flexible, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business leads through market research, networking, and proactive outreach.
• Develop and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals to potential clients.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, understanding their catering needs and objectives.
• Negotiate contract terms and pricing to close sales effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborate with the catering operations team to ensure seamless service delivery post-sale.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets and revenue goals.

Requirements

• Proven track record in sales, with specific experience in the catering, hospitality, or event services industry.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients remotely.
• Proficiency in CRM software and other sales enablement tools.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• A deep understanding of catering services, menu options, and event planning intricacies.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission structure.
• Fully remote position offering significant autonomy and flexibility.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing company.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing sales support.
• A dynamic and collaborative virtual team environment.