Remote Catering Sales Executive

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Remote work

Travel allowance

Health benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 client seeks a highly motivated Remote Catering Sales Executive to expand their nationwide client base from Richards Bay region and beyond. This fully remote role demands strong sales acumen, virtual presentation skills, and the ability to close deals from anywhere in South Africa.

You will identify opportunities, build a robust pipeline, conduct virtual meetings, and collaborate with operations to ensure seamless event delivery while achieving ambitious sales targets.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in catering, hospitality, or events sales.
• Strong remote selling and closing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities for virtual meetings.
• Self-motivated with strong organization and time management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new national catering opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline through proactive lead generation.
• Conduct virtual client meetings, proposals, and presentations showcasing catering services.
• Negotiate contract terms and pricing for profitable deals.
• Collaborate with operations and culinary teams for event planning and delivery.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets consistently.

Skills

Sales

Remote selling

Negotiation

CRM tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Remote Catering Sales Executive to generate new business and expand our client base nationwide, focusing initially on opportunities within the Richards Bay region and its surrounding commercial hubs. This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for identifying potential clients, building strong relationships, understanding their catering needs, and presenting tailored solutions. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional sales skills, a deep understanding of the catering industry, and the ability to close deals effectively through remote channels. This is a unique chance to drive growth for our client without geographical constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the corporate, private, and event catering sectors nationally.
• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline through proactive lead generation and networking.
• Conduct virtual client meetings, presentations, and proposals, effectively showcasing our catering services and value proposition.
• Negotiate contract terms and pricing to secure profitable deals and build long-term client partnerships.
• Collaborate with the operations and culinary teams to ensure accurate event planning and seamless service delivery for all secured clients.
• Achieve and exceed ambitious sales targets on a consistent basis.

Requirements

• Proven track record in sales, particularly within the catering, hospitality, or events industry.
• Demonstrated success in achieving and surpassing sales quotas through remote engagement.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, adapted for virtual environments.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and highly organized, with the ability to manage your own workload effectively.
• Strong understanding of catering services, menu planning, and event logistics.
• Comfortable using CRM software and other digital sales tools for client management and reporting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary plus uncapped commission structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant work-life balance flexibility.
• Generous travel and technology allowance to support your remote setup.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits program.
• Opportunities for significant career advancement and leadership roles as the company expands.