Remote Catering Sales Executive

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary plus uncapped,

Remote work flexibility

Access to sales support and marketing

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Catering Sales Executive to drive national growth in corporate and private event catering. Work from home, identifying leads, building client relationships, and delivering tailored proposals. You will negotiate contracts and close deals while leveraging market insights to meet ambitious targets.

The role emphasizes self-motivation, strong communication, and proficiency with CRM tools to manage the full sales cycle from lead to close in a fully remote setup.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in sales, preferably in catering, hospitality, or events.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to drive the sales process from lead generation to close.
• Proficiency with CRM software and sales management tools.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue new sales leads within the corporate and private event sectors.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships through exceptional communication and service.
• Develop detailed, customized catering proposals and presentations tailored to client needs and budgets.
• Negotiate contracts and close agreements to achieve assigned sales quotas and objectives.
• Stay abreast of market trends, competitor activities, and industry best practices to inform sales strategies.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

CRM proficiency

Time management

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premium catering and event planning service operating nationally, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Catering Sales Executive to drive business growth across South Africa. You will be responsible for identifying and securing new corporate and private event catering opportunities, building strong relationships with clients, and developing bespoke proposals. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere, focusing on leveraging your sales acumen and understanding of the catering industry to achieve ambitious targets. You will be instrumental in expanding our client's reach and market share from your home office, contributing significantly to their strategic growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue new sales leads within the corporate and private event sectors.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships through exceptional communication and service.
• Develop detailed, customized catering proposals and presentations tailored to client needs and budgets.
• Negotiate contracts and close agreements to achieve assigned sales quotas and objectives.
• Stay abreast of market trends, competitor activities, and industry best practices to inform sales strategies.

Requirements

• Proven track record of success in sales, preferably within the catering, hospitality, or events industry.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive the sales process from lead generation to close.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Proficiency with CRM software and sales management tools.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission structure.
• Work from home flexibility, enabling a great work-life balance.
• Opportunity to represent a leading brand in the catering industry.
• Access to comprehensive sales support and marketing resources.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization.