Gauteng: Senior Business Development Specialist – Pretoria posted by Hospitality Exchange

A contract catering company specialising in fully outsourced employee restaurants and canteens. The main purpose of the role is to secure new business in the Contract Catering Sector, support the business through the efficient management of tender and proposal processes and other sales related activities. • Minimum 6 years’ sales experience in a sales and business development function in the Contract Catering Sector -ESSENTIAL . • Must have current networks and relationships within the private sector and Government departments, and other sectors including Industrial, Mining, Corporate, Educational, Healthcare • Must be able to interact at senior levels across all sectors. • Sales and operations experience in outsourced food services, canteen and catering services. • Experience in negotiating contracts and submission of tenders and proposal • Abreast of current market trends • A passion for food and service excellence. own vehicle essential An UPDATED & detailed CV in MS Word format (starting with current position) is required, as well as a Recent head & shoulders photo, taken in the last 6 months. By applying for this position, candidates agree to provide any additional information requested by Hospitality Exchange, within 24 hours of being contacted by a recruiter. This includes disclosing contactable references from last 2 or 3 direct superiors prior to current employer , as consent to contact referees. Please note that the following checks may apply:- 1. Credit Checks 2. Qualification 3. Criminal Checks 4. Fraud Checks 5. Id verification – therefore ensure that your CV reflects the correct information! Applicants who do not have the specific experience listed above, will not be contacted or corresponded with. Salary non negotiable as advertised and Open to South African citizens only