Sales Manager - Event and Catering

FoodCourt (YC S22)
Lagos, Lagos State
Full time
3 weeks ago
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Sales Manager - Event and Catering

FoodCourt (YC S22)

Sales

Lagos Full Time
IT & Telecoms Confidential
  • Minimum Qualification :
  • Experience Level : Mid level
  • Experience Length : 3 years

Job Description/Requirements


About FoodCourt

FoodCourt is Nigeria’s leading full-service catering brand, known for premium-quality meals, world-class food hygiene standards, and seamless execution across every type of event—from luxury weddings to high-volume corporate functions. We’ve built the best kitchens, assembled top-tier chefs, and crafted menus that guests remember. Now, we’re ready to take our catering business to the next level—and we need a sales powerhouse to lead that charge.


The Role

We’re looking for a charismatic and strategic Sales Manager to own and scale our event catering partnerships. This isn’t just a sales job—it’s about becoming the go-to contact for Nigeria’s top event planners, venues, and high-value clients. Your mission is to ensure that when people think of catering, they think of FoodCourt.


Key Responsibilities

1. Relationship Building & Partnerships

Cultivate and grow long-term relationships with event planners, venue managers, corporate admins, and individual clients.

  • Attend networking events, site visits, and tastings to represent the FoodCourt brand with charm and confidence.

  • Establish FoodCourt as the preferred catering partner for top venues and planners.

2. Sales Strategy & Execution

Lead the end-to-end sales process: from prospecting and lead qualification to pitch, proposal, negotiation, and close.

  • Design and tailor event catering packages that meet client needs while protecting internal margins.

  • Track, analyze, and exceed sales KPIs and growth targets.

3. Lead Generation & Management

Proactively source new leads through cold outreach, industry events, inbound channels, and referrals.

  • Maintain an organized sales pipeline and CRM system, ensuring follow-ups and conversions are always on track.

4. Client Retention & Upselling

Build trust through excellent service and follow-through, ensuring FoodCourt remains their first choice for future events.

  • Drive repeat business and referrals by delivering memorable, high-quality catering experiences.

5. Collaboration & Reporting

Work cross-functionally with the culinary and operations teams to ensure proposals are realistic and flawlessly executed.

  • Negotiate and manage commission structures with planners and venues.

  • Submit weekly reports detailing pipeline status, conversion rates, and actionable insights.

What We’re Looking For

3+ years experience in sales, business development, or client partnerships (preferably in events, catering, or hospitality).

  • A persuasive, well-spoken, and personable communicator with strong negotiation skills.

  • High emotional intelligence, with a natural talent for building relationships and earning trust.

  • Results-driven mindset with a proven track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets.

  • Excellent organizational skills and comfort with managing multiple leads simultaneously.

A social, well-connected individual who enjoys mingling, pitching, and being the face of a brand.



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