Salesman - Catering Sales Lead Generation

About the role

A catering company based in Kuwait City is looking for a salesman to generate sales leads and sell its catering services. The salary is negotiable and the position is full-time.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and approach potential customers, including companies, restaurants, offices, institutions and event organisers.
• Promote buffet catering, corporate catering and event catering.
• Generate new sales leads through field visits, telephone calls, referrals and networking.
• Prepare and submit quotations, menus, proposals and pricing to customers.
• Follow up on quotations and convert leads into confirmed orders.
• Maintain relationships with existing customers and encourage repeat business.
• Coordinate with the kitchen and operations team so customer requirements are communicated correctly.
• Monitor customer payments and follow up on outstanding amounts when needed.
• Monitor competitor pricing, market trends and customer preferences.
• Attend exhibitions, events and business networking activities to generate leads.
• Handle customer complaints professionally and coordinate with management for resolution.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience in a buffet or catering company preferred.
• Transferable Article 18 (Ahli) residency required.
• Valid Kuwait driving licence required.
• Fluency in Arabic required.