Business Development executive

Job Responsibilities:-

• Generate new catering leads through corporate outreach, events, hotels, wedding planners, event agencies, and referrals.
• Identify and approach companies for corporate catering, bulk orders, meetings, conferences, and events.
• Handle B2B sales and maintain relationships with existing clients.
• Understand client requirements and coordinate with the kitchen/operations team for customised menus and quotations.
• Prepare and share quotations, proposals, menus, and packages.
• Conduct client meetings, site visits, tastings, and presentations.
• Negotiate pricing and close catering contracts.
• Follow up on leads, enquiries, quotations, and pending payments.
• Maintain a database/CRM of prospects and clients.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure smooth execution of confirmed events.
• Develop partnerships with event planners, wedding planners, venues, offices, and corporates.
• Track market trends, competitor pricing, and new business opportunities.