Event Sales Manager - Catering & Food Courts

Event Sales Manager – Catering & Food Courts

Company Overview

Knight Gourmet is one of India’s fastest-growing event hospitality and catering solution providers, headquartered in Delhi-NCR. Since its inception in 2013, the company has transformed from pioneering retail F&B concepts into a nationally recognized catering, consulting, and event food infrastructure brand.

With operations spanning 11 states and 30 cities, Knight Gourmet has successfully executed 450+ high-impact engagements, serving 1.35 million+ patrons across diverse formats — from large-scale sports tournaments and corporate conferences to luxury weddings, exhibitions, and government events.

Our strength lies in curating unique food experiences and delivering them with flawless execution at scale, whether through gourmet catering, food courts, or specialized F&B infrastructure for mega events. Backed by a strong network of associates and strategic partnerships, Knight Gourmet is on a mission to become the preferred event hospitality partner across India, blending culinary innovation, operational excellence, and client-first service.

Role Overview

Event Sales Manager – Catering & Food Courts

The Event Sales Manager will be responsible for driving revenue growth by securing catering and food court contracts for large-scale events, conferences, exhibitions, and private engagements. This role requires a combination of strong sales acumen, event management expertise, and client servicing skills to position Knight Gourmet as the go-to partner for premium hospitality experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end sales cycle from lead generation, prospecting, pitching, proposal development, negotiation, and closure for catering and food court opportunities.
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships with corporates, event agencies, venues, and institutions.
• Collaborate with operations, culinary, and logistics teams to design tailored menu and F&B solutions that align with client requirements.
• Identify and pursue business opportunities in emerging event segments including sports, festivals, exhibitions, and MICE.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue targets for catering and food court verticals.
• Manage event logistics coordination in partnership with internal departments to ensure smooth execution.
• Represent Knight Gourmet at industry networking forums, exhibitions, and client meetings to enhance brand visibility.
• Track market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to refine sales strategies and offerings.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in event sales, catering, F&B, or hospitality industries.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong network in the events and hospitality ecosystem (corporates, event agencies, venues preferred).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently, and deliver under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Passion for food, hospitality, and creating memorable experiences.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to be part of a fast-scaling hospitality brand redefining event F&B experiences in India.
• Exposure to large-scale national and international events.
• Entrepreneurial work culture with room to innovate and grow.
• Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives.