Senior Catering Sales Executive

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance and travel expenses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Catering Sales Executive in Vereeniging to drive growth in corporate and private events. You will close profitable catering contracts, build lasting client relationships, and lead sales initiatives across a hybrid work model combining remote strategy development with on-site client engagement.

The ideal candidate brings a proven sales track record, strong negotiation and presentation skills, and in-depth catering and event planning knowledge to deliver

Qualifications

• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of catering services, events, and market trends.
• Ability to work independently and manage a sales pipeline.
• Willingness to operate in a hybrid work model (remote + Vereeniging office).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to win catering contracts.
• Identify new business opportunities in corporate, social, and private events.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships with tailored solutions.
• Prepare proposals, presentations and quotations for prospective clients.
• Negotiate contracts to ensure profitability and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure seamless event delivery.

Skills

Sales targets

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Catering knowledge

Event planning

Market trends

Independent work

Hybrid work

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Catering Sales Executive to join their team in Vereeniging . This role is responsible for driving sales growth, building and maintaining strong client relationships, and developing new business opportunities within the corporate and private event sectors. You will leverage your expertise in catering services and sales to secure profitable contracts and contribute to the overall success of the business. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional negotiation skills, a deep understanding of the hospitality market , and a proven track record in sales, working in a hybrid model that balances client-facing activities with remote strategy development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve targets for catering services.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the corporate, social, and private event markets.
• Build and nurture strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, understanding their needs and offering tailored solutions.
• Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and quotations to prospective clients.
• Negotiate contracts and terms of service to ensure profitability and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the operational teams to ensure seamless event execution and delivery of exceptional service.

Requirements

• Proven track record of success in sales, preferably within the catering or hospitality industry .
• Demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of catering services, event planning, and market trends.
• Ability to work independently and manage a sales pipeline effectively.
• A hybrid work model requires flexibility to work both remotely and from the Vereeniging office as needed.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with uncapped commission structure.
• Car allowance and travel expenses covered.
• Opportunities for significant career advancement and professional growth.
• A vibrant and supportive team culture within a leading catering organization.
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement fund.