Event Sales / Business Development Executive

About the job

Event Sales Executive

Location: Durban North

Bosse Events is looking for a confident, well-presented, and highly driven Event Sales Executive to join our team on a part-time basis, 3 days per week in office.

This role is for someone who knows how to sell, enjoys speaking to people, and can confidently manage both inbound and outbound leads. You need to be excellent on the phone, comfortable following up with clients, and able to turn enquiries into confirmed bookings.

Please only apply if you have proven sales experience, your own vehicle, a valid driver’s licence, and can work from our Durban North office 3 days per week.

About Bosse Events

Bosse Events is a Durban-based event planning and staffing company that works across corporate events, private celebrations, weddings, team-building events, activations, and event staffing.

We assist clients with full event planning, event styling, venue sourcing, supplier management, entertainment, decor, staffing, team-building activities, guest management, and on-site coordination.

Our work includes corporate year-end functions, conferences, awards evenings, product launches, brand activations, birthdays, baby showers, weddings, golf days, school events, private parties, and public events.

We also have a large event staffing division, providing bar staff, waitrons, hostesses, ushers, promoters, registration staff, and on-site event support teams.

No two days are the same. Some days we are quoting a corporate team build. Other days we are planning a wedding, staffing a large event, building out a birthday concept, or helping a brand bring an activation to life.

About the Role

As our Event Sales Executive, you will be responsible for handling enquiries, making outbound sales calls, following up on leads, sending information to clients, and helping convert opportunities into confirmed bookings.

You will work closely with the Bosse Events team across all our service areas, including corporate events, private events, weddings, team builds, activations, staffing, and event services.

Previous event experience is preferred, but not essential. What matters most is that you can sell, speak well, follow up properly, and close leads.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle inbound sales enquiries professionally.
• Make outbound sales calls to potential clients.
• Follow up with leads and move them through the sales process.
• Communicate confidently with clients over the phone and via email.
• Assist with sending event information, pricing, and basic proposals.
• Work with the planning team to understand client requirements.
• Help convert leads into confirmed bookings.
• Keep track of leads, follow-ups, and client communication.
• Make proactive sales calls to generate new business.
• Maintain a professional and friendly client experience from first contact.
• Support the team with sales admin where needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year proven sales experience.
• Proven ability to close leads.
• Exceptional telephone manner.
• Must be confident speaking to people over the phone.
• Must be well presented and professional.
• Must have your own vehicle and a valid driver’s licence.
• Must live within reasonable commuting distance to Durban North.
• Must be available to work in office 3 days per week.
• Must be organised, proactive, and able to follow up consistently.
• Must be comfortable working in a commission-based role.

Preferred

• Previous event industry experience.
• Experience selling services.
• Experience with client liaison.
• Strong follow-up skills.
• Confidence working with targets and commission structures.

Payment Structure

This role is offered initially on a part-time, commission-based structure, working 3 days per week in office.

Commission will be offered on both inbound and outbound sales.

For the right candidate, this role can progress into a full-time position with a set salary and commission once the probation period is complete.

Why Join Bosse Events?

You will be joining a busy events company with a strong brand, regular enquiries, and a wide range of services to sell.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves sales, enjoys people, and wants to grow with a company in the events industry.

You will be exposed to many different types of events, clients, venues, and suppliers, while being part of a hands-on team that works hard and cares about creating memorable experiences for clients.

Please do not apply unless you meet the criteria above, including your own vehicle, valid driver’s licence, proven sales experience, and availability to work from our Durban North office 3 days per week.

Shortlisted candidates will receive a video link for the next stage of the recruitment process.