Sales Manager - Catering & Events at Career and Consult (2 Openings)

Career and Consult is an independent, Nigerian-owned company founded in 2022. We are a new breed of HR service provider with a technology-focused approach that places a premium on the quality of human capital, professionalism, and competence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Manager - Catering & Events

Locations: Lekki and Mainland - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Sales Manager for Catering and Events is responsible for generating new business and managing client relationships to grow the company’s catering and event services.
• This role focuses on lead generation, sales strategy, and coordination with the operations and culinary teams to ensure exceptional service delivery.
• The ideal candidate is dynamic, target-driven, and experienced in event or hospitality sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to increase catering and event bookings.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities (corporate, private events, weddings, etc.).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, and detailed event plans.
• Coordinate with the operations, kitchen, and logistics teams to ensure flawless execution.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Represent the company at networking events, expos, and trade shows.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to stay ahead in the market.
• Maintain a CRM system for tracking leads, follow-ups, and bookings.
• Provide timely and accurate sales reports to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of proven sales experience in catering, hospitality, or event management.
• Strong network within corporate and private event sectors is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Customer-focused with strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and work under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software (e.g., HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce).
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings as needed.

Preferred Qualities:

• Goal-oriented and self-motivated.
• Energetic, proactive, and a team player.
• Creative thinking with problem-solving ability.
• Knowledge of food service operations and event planning logistics.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.