Business Development Manager - Catering & Events

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the catering and events sector to achieve sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring repeat business and referrals.
• Conduct market research to identify potential clients, sectors, and competitors.
• Collaborate with internal teams (such as chefs, operations, and event planners) to create custom catering solutions based on client needs.
• Negotiate and close sales contracts, ensuring profitability while meeting client expectations.
• Manage the end-to-end sales process, from lead generation to client onboarding, event execution, and post-event follow-ups.
• Coordinate catering services for corporate events, weddings, private parties, and other special events.
• Attend industry networking events and represent the company to promote catering services.
• Prepare and present sales reports and forecasts to management.

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Hospitality, Event Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience of leading sales or business development, preferably in the catering, hospitality, or events industry.

• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and closing high-value deals.
• Strong network of contacts within the events and hospitality industry is a plus.

Competencies Were Looking For

• Embodying Our Mission and Values: Represent Alma s spirit through service and ethics.
• Enabling Team Success: Work seamlessly with team members to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Driving Results: Maintain billing accuracy and reduce transaction errors.
• Leading with Integrity: Ensure transparency and honesty in all transactions.

• Simplified Career Growth Plan
• Comprehensive Leave Policy
• Automated Processes and Systems
• A chance to grow with a premium, purpose-led hospitality brand