Remote Catering Sales Manager

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Fully remote

Health and wellness benefits

Professional growth

Impactful leadership role

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a driven Remote Catering Sales Manager to spearhead national sales for catering services. Working entirely remotely, you will develop and execute strategies, build relationships with corporate clients, and close deals to drive revenue growth.

The role requires a proven track record in catering or hospitality sales, strong negotiation and presentation skills, excellent remote communication, and proficiency with CRM tools.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in catering/hospitality sales.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and closing skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communication for remote engagement.
• Experience with CRM and pipeline management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities via prospecting and lead generation.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate partners and event planners.
• Prepare tailored proposals, quotes, and presentations for clients.
• Collaborate with operations and culinary teams to ensure service delivery.
• Stay informed on market trends to adapt sales strategies.

Skills

Sales management

Remote sales

Negotiation

Presentation

CRM software

Communication

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a driven and experienced Remote Catering Sales Manager to spearhead their sales efforts nationally, focusing on developing new business opportunities within the corporate and private event sectors. Operating entirely remotely, you will leverage your sales acumen and deep understanding of the catering industry to build relationships, generate leads, and close deals, driving revenue growth for our expanding services. This role requires exceptional communication skills and a proactive approach to remote client engagement and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed revenue targets for catering services.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, networking, and lead generation across various digital platforms.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key clients, corporate partners, and event planners.
• Prepare and present compelling proposals, quotes, and presentations tailored to prospective clients' needs.
• Collaborate with the operations and culinary teams to ensure seamless service delivery and client satisfaction post-sale.
• Stay abreast of market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to adapt sales strategies accordingly.

Requirements

• Proven track record in sales management, specifically within the catering or hospitality industry , with demonstrated success in remote sales roles.
• Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and closing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, comfortable communicating via video conferencing and phone.
• Strong understanding of CRM software and sales pipeline management tools.
• Self-motivated and disciplined, with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting .
• Experience in developing and implementing successful sales strategies for a service-based business.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission structure, offering significant earning potential.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing ultimate flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement in a supportive virtual team environment.
• The chance to shape the sales direction of a growing catering business.