Catering – National Business Development Consultant | Careers South Africa

November 10, 2025 admin Servest careers 0

Servest
Servest

Company: Servest
Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full-time
Experience Level: Senior / Managerial
Industry: Facilities Management / Catering / Sales
Functional Area: Business Development / Sales
Date Posted: 10 November 2025
Reference Number: SER251110-1

About Servest

Servest is a world-class, innovative leader in the Integrated Facilities Management industry. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional service solutions across South Africa, including cleaning, catering, security, and maintenance.

Servest provides a dynamic work environment that accelerates professional growth, skills development, and exposure to high-value business opportunities. The organisation prioritises attracting top talent and fostering innovation.

For more verified job listings and professional opportunities, visit Jobs and Career Opportunities South Africa.

Position Overview

The National Business Development Consultant – Catering is responsible for driving new sales growth nationally through self-generated leads and business referrals. This role involves selling catering solutions to clients with identified needs, managing the sales cycle from prospecting to project mobilisation, and ensuring smooth handover to Operations.

The position reports directly to the Managing Executive of the Catering Business Unit.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales Generation

  • Cold call and leverage referrals to identify new qualified prospects.

  • Engage existing Servest customers to cross-sell catering services.

  • Set up appointments with potential clients to understand their needs.

  • Conduct site surveys to assess catering requirements.

  • Prepare and deliver quotations and presentations to potential customers.

Pipeline & Forecast Management

  • Manage and develop a sales pipeline.

  • Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly business forecasts.

  • Ensure all documentation for mobilisation is accurate and complete.

Project Mobilisation & Handover

  • Drive new project mobilisation with Operations teams until completion.

  • Handover successfully mobilised projects to Operations for ongoing management.

Performance Management

  • Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.

  • Maintain strong client relationships to drive repeat business and referrals.

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12 certificate.

  • 5+ years of new business (hunting) sales experience.

  • Proven track record of successful sales in service industries; catering experience is advantageous.

  • Strong presentation, negotiation, and closing skills.

  • Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Own reliable vehicle with a valid driver’s license.

Core Competencies

  • Experience selling complex technical solutions and service offerings at senior organisational levels.

  • Ability to understand technical components of integrated solutions and translate client needs into service offerings.

  • Strong business development expertise, including targeting new prospects, account planning, and consultative selling.

  • Solid financial acumen for proposal development and sales management.

  • Knowledge of facilities management equipment, materials, and service contracts.

  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

  • Ability to lead, collaborate, and influence multi-disciplinary teams.

  • Strong negotiation, planning, and account management capabilities.

Why Join Servest

  • Opportunity to work with a leading integrated facilities management company.

  • Exposure to national business development and senior client engagement.

  • Platform for career growth and leadership development.

  • Work within a dynamic, innovative, and professional environment.

POPIA Compliance

All information provided by applicants will be treated as strictly confidential and handled in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Personal details will only be used for recruitment purposes and will not be shared without consent.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their updated CV and relevant qualifications through the official Servest Careers Portal or via Jobs and Career Opportunities South Africa.

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Application Tips:

  • Highlight experience in new business development and sales.

  • Emphasise consultative selling, proposal development, and client management skills.

  • Demonstrate success in achieving sales targets and managing complex service solutions.

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