Senior Business Development / Sales Manager - Pretoria

Hospitality Exchange; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in South Africa is looking for an experienced Contract Catering Sales Executive. The candidate will be responsible for securing new business and managing tenders related to outsourced employee restaurants and canteens. Qualified individuals must demonstrate a minimum of six years in sales within the Contract Catering Sector and possess strong relationships within private and governmental sectors. A passion for food and service excellence is essential along with a vehicle for business use.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience in a sales and business development function.
• Proficient in proposal and tender management.
• Ability to interact at senior levels across various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Secure new business in the Contract Catering Sector.
• Manage tender and proposal processes efficiently.
• Maintain relationships with existing and new clients.

Skills

Sales experience in Contract Catering

Networks in private sector and Government

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of market trends

Operations experience in catering

Job description

A contract catering company specialising in fully outsourced employee restaurants and canteens is seeking an experienced Contract Catering Sales Executive to secure new business in the Contract Catering Sector, support the business through the efficient management of tender and proposal processes and other sales related activities.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years’ sales experience in a sales and business development function in the Contract Catering Sector ESSENTIAL.
• Must have current networks and relationships within the private sector and Government departments, and other sectors including Industrial, Mining, Corporate, Educational, Healthcare.
• Must be able to interact at senior levels across all sectors.
• Sales and operations experience in outsourced food services, canteen and catering services.
• Experience in negotiating contracts and submission of tenders and proposal.
• Abreast of current market trends.
• A passion for food and service excellence.
• Own vehicle essential.

An UPDATED & detailed CV in MS Word format (starting with current position) is required, as well as a Recent head & shoulders photo, taken in the last 6 months.

By applying for this position, candidates agree to provide any additional information requested by Hospitality Exchange, within 24 hours of being contacted by a recruiter. This includes disclosing contactable references from last 2 or 3 direct superiors prior to current employer, as consent to contact referees.

Please note that the following checks may apply: Credit Checks, Qualification, Criminal Checks, Fraud Checks, Id verification – therefore ensure that your CV reflects the correct information!

Applicants who do not have the specific experience listed above will not be contacted or corresponded with. Salary non negotiable as advertised and open to South African citizens only.