Restaurant jobs in Soweto, Gauteng

The Sales Coordinator drives revenue from private and corporate events by generating leads, securing bookings, managing client relationships and coordinating seamless event delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Generate new business through cold calling, networking and existing contacts.
• Build relationships with clients, event planners, suppliers and PCOs.
• Prepare tailored quotations, proposals and contracts.
• Conduct venue tours, presentations, tastings and mock setups.
• Negotiate and secure bookings while maximising revenue through pricing and upselling.
• Coordinate event requirements with banqueting, catering, audiovisual, housekeeping and other departments.
• Resolve client complaints promptly and escalate when necessary.
• Maintain accurate information in Event Temple, Mews and related sales records.
• Manage function sheets, invoices, financial documents, forecasts and sales pipelines.
• Monitor competitors, market trends and client feedback.
• Support sales campaigns, promotions, showcases and open-house events.
• Participate in operational meetings, sales meetings, training and performance reviews.

Work frequency:

• Daily: Respond to enquiries within 120 minutes, follow up leads, conduct site visits, capture booking details and address complaints.
• Weekly: Attend sales and function-sheet meetings, consult clients, monitor market activity and support promotions.
• Monthly: Review sales performance, KPIs, contracts, accounts, client feedback and marketing material.
• Annually: Support strategic planning, maintain networks, review sales strategies and complete ongoing development and compliance activities.

Job conditions:

• Requires walking, listening, speaking and carrying equipment.
• May require lifting items weighing up to 20 kg.
• Includes shift, weekend, public holiday and overtime work.

Pay: R25 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person