About the Role
We are seeking a driven and resourceful Event Sales Manager to lead our sales team and grow our catering and events portfolio, managing each opportunity from first enquiry to successful event delivery. Prior experience leading a sales team is required.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach and motivate the sales team to achieve individual and team targets.
Generate leads through networking, referrals, tenders, social media, trade shows and partnerships with event planners, venues and suppliers.
Develop opportunities with corporate, government, institutional and venue clients.
Monitor market trends and competitors to develop new catering packages and sales channels.
Provide business plans, pipeline reports and revenue forecasts to management.
Attend site visits and tender briefings, and prepare quotations, proposals and tender submissions.
Act as the main client contact before, during and after events, and handle changes and complaints professionally.
Build client relationships for repeat business, referrals and account growth, and gather feedback.
Oversee major events and support training of service and operations teams.
Perform other related duties.
Job Requirements
Proven experience leading a sales team, setting targets and coaching team members.
Experience in catering, events, hospitality, F&B or food production is an advantage.
Strong sales, negotiation and relationship management skills.
Commercially driven, quick-thinking problem solver.
Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment; adaptable, hardworking and team-oriented, yet able to work independently.
Willing to work weekends and public holidays for events.
Valid Class 3 driving licence is an advantage.
How to Apply
WhatsApp your résumé to ************* with:
Expected remuneration
Earliest availability
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Remuneration is commensurate with qualifications, experience and demonstrated capabilities.