Senior Business Development Specialist - Pretoria

Hospitality Exchange; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in South Africa is looking for a Business Development Manager to secure new business and manage tender processes in the Contract Catering Sector. The ideal candidate should have 6+ years of sales experience, strong networks in both private and government sectors, and a passion for food and service excellence. Applicants must provide updated CVs and be prepared to submit references.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' sales experience in business development.
• Current networks in private and government sectors.
• Ability to interact at senior levels across sectors.

Responsibilities

• Secure new business in the Contract Catering Sector.
• Manage tender and proposal processes efficiently.
• Conduct other sales-related activities.

Skills

Sales experience

Networking within various sectors

Contract negotiation

Understanding of market trends

Passion for food and service excellence

Job description

A contract catering company specialising in fully outsourced employee restaurants and canteens. The main purpose of the role is 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.

• Minimum 6 years’ sales experience in a sales and business development function in the Contract Catering Sector.
• 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.

Applicants who do not have the specific experience list above, will not be contacted or corresponded with.

Please forward a detailed and UPDATED CV in MS format (starting with current position) and a Recent head & shoulders photo.

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