Remote Junior Event Sales Coordinator

William Buck; South Africa; Remote; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fast Growth SA in Australia seeks a junior accountant to support finance operations across cross-border projects. This full-time remote role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work in Sydney business hours from South Africa, with ongoing opportunities for growth into leadership tracks.

You will assist with basic accounting tasks, data entry, reconciliations, and reporting under supervision, while coordinating with international teams to ensure accurate financial processes and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven consultative sales or event coordination experience within catering, venues, hotels, or hospitality.
• Proficiency with catering/event software (e.g., CaterEase), workflow tools (e.g., Monday.com), and AI tools (ChatGPT/Claude).
• Strong understanding of event planning, menu structures, beverage offerings, dietary considerations, and equipment logistics.
• Outstanding phone and written communication skills—confident, warm, and engaging without being too pushy.
• Highly resilient and energetic in fast-paced environments, with a strong proactive drive, an enthusiastic attitude toward AI adoption, and the capability to coach and lead others.

Responsibilities

• Consultative Lead Conversion: Conduct 10–15 minute phone briefs for high-volume inbound enquiries to build immediate rapport, capture event visions, and achieve high quote conversion rates.
• Proposal & Menu Engineering: Build tailored proposals, custom menus, staffing schedules, and equipment pack-lists using specialized event management software.
• Proactive Sales Follow-up: Execute consistent, structured follow-up workflows to convert proposals into confirmed bookings while upselling add-on services and upgrades.
• Event Coordination & Handover: Finalize run sheets, guest counts, and complex dietary requirements before executing flawless handovers to Sydney-based Operations and Logistics teams.
• Account Management & Repeat Business: Nurture long-term corporate accounts and re-engage past clients to secure repeat event bookings.
• AI & Digital Workflow Adoption: Utilize AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) and automation software to streamline order processing, quoting, and daily sales administration.
• Team Sales Coaching & Leadership (Growth Track): Analyze team conversion stats, coach remote team members on sales techniques, and potentially step up into a team lead or Head of Department role.

Skills

Consultative sales

Event coordination

AI tools

Leadership

Tools

CaterEase

Monday.com

ChatGPT

Claude

Job description

Fast Growth SA in Australia seeks a junior accountant to support finance operations across cross-border projects. This full-time remote role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work in Sydney business hours from South Africa, with ongoing opportunities for growth into leadership tracks.

You will assist with basic accounting tasks, data entry, reconciliations, and reporting under supervision, while coordinating with international teams to ensure accurate financial processes and