Corporate Sales & Events Catering Executive

About the role

A proactive, results-driven Corporate Sales & Events Catering Executive is sought in Sharjah to develop the corporate catering business, generate new sales opportunities and manage catering requirements for corporate clients, private events and business functions. The role covers identifying new clients, preparing quotations, coordinating orders and delivering excellent service from enquiry to execution.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business with corporate offices, business parks, schools, hospitals, hotels and other clients, building a pipeline to meet monthly and annual sales targets.
• Promote bakery products, corporate catering packages and event catering services through meetings, presentations, tastings and product demonstrations.
• Handle enquiries for corporate events, private functions and special occasions, understand client needs and prepare customised proposals, menus and quotations with the kitchen team.
• Negotiate commercial terms, convert enquiries into bookings and coordinate orders, delivery schedules and special dietary requirements.
• Upsell bakery products, desserts, custom cakes and additional services.
• Act as the main contact between clients, management, chefs and operations, monitor satisfaction and follow up after events.
• Maintain a client database, track quotations and conversions, prepare sales pipeline reports and follow up on payments and invoices.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Sales, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Events Management or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in corporate, catering, hospitality or event sales.
• Experience in a bakery, catering company, restaurant or food service business is an advantage.
• Proven ability to generate new business, develop corporate accounts and achieve sales targets.
• Good organisational skills and ability to handle multiple enquiries at once.

Required skills

• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to prepare quotations, proposals and catering packages.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic sales reporting; CRM experience is an advantage.