About the Role
We are looking for a driven and resourceful Event Sales Manager to grow our catering and events portfolio and lead our sales team. You will lead business development efforts, build strong client relationships and manage each opportunity from the first enquiry through to successful event delivery.
The successful candidate must have prior experience leading a sales team and be able to guide, coach and motivate the team to achieve sales targets. This role is ideal for someone commercially minded, confident with clients and comfortable working in a fast-paced events environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage and coach the sales team, set clear targets, monitor performance and support team members in securing bookings and growing accounts.
Build a strong client base through networking, referrals, tenders, online research, social media and industry partnerships.
Identify and develop business opportunities across corporate accounts, government agencies, institutions, venues and event partners.
Plan and participate in relevant F&B trade shows, exhibitions and networking events to generate leads, establish partnerships and create new revenue streams.
Monitor market trends, competitor activities and customer needs to develop new catering packages, sales channels and business opportunities.
Develop business development plans and provide regular sales updates, pipeline reports and revenue forecasts to management.
Achieve assigned individual and team sales, revenue, account growth and business development targets.
Build strategic partnerships with event planners, venues, suppliers and industry contacts to generate referrals and recurring business.
Attend site visits, tender briefings and pre-event meetings to understand clients’ requirements, budgets, guest profiles and service expectations.
Prepare clear and accurate quotations, proposals and tender submissions, and follow up actively to secure bookings.
Maintain strong client relationships to encourage repeat business, referrals and account growth.
Serve as the main point of contact for clients before, during and after each event.
Gather client feedback and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
Handle client requests, changes and complaints calmly, promptly and professionally.
Attend and oversee major or high-profile events to ensure smooth execution.
Assist in training and guiding service and operations teams when required.
Perform other duties related to catering sales, business development and event operations.
Job Requirements
Proven experience leading and managing a sales team, including setting targets, coaching team members and driving sales performance.
Relevant experience in catering, events, hospitality, F&B or food production is an advantage.
Strong sales, communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
Commercially driven, with the ability to identify opportunities and close sales.
Quick-thinking, with strong problem-solving abilities.
Able to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Adaptable, hardworking and team-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
Willing to work on weekends and public holidays when required for events.
Possession of a valid Class 3 driving licence is an advantage.
How to Apply
Please send your updated résumé via WhatsApp to
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, together with:
Expected remuneration
Earliest availability
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The remuneration offered will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience and demonstrated capabilities.
We're a local award-winning Catering Company with over 14 years Experience. We serve MNCs, Government Agencies, Tertiary Institutions, SMEs and local homes (Weddings, Baby Showers) with a wide spread of local delicacies.
Eatz Catering Services Pte Ltd
eatz Catering Services Pte Ltd was born out of our customers’ frequent requests to cater to their housewarming events when we were operating a small humble eatery back in 2003. Thus, our modest abode, eatz, was transformed into eatz Catering Services Pte Ltd.
Though we are still new when it comes to
catering in Singapore
, we have impressed regular, loyal clients who are highly satisfied with our services and the quality of food we offer.
Our regular clientele include MNCs, Government Statutory Boards, Government Offices, local SMEs, tertiary institutions, Universities, local schools and many more.
At eatz, we listen before we serve. We understand the significance of your upcoming event and will do our utmost in helping you run your event without a hitch. Our professionals will make sure that the event turns out to be a memorable one for you as the host as well as your guests as they feast on our buffet spreads. Don’t fret if you have last-minute catering needs; we will serve you to the best of our abilities.
Join our list of satisfied customers who have trusted us to make their event a long-lasting delight, remembered for years to come.
Right from our committed chefs in the kitchen to the operations executive who will meet you to discuss the setup; we work hand-in-hand with each other to ensure that your event is a great success.
Join us, as we steer on towards our 20 years into the future with our expansion to our new central kitchen in Q*************.