Company Description The Fresh Collective is a hospitality group delivering event catering and food and beverage management across major events, premium venues, cafés, and retail outlets in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Canberra. Founded in 1998 by Peter McCloskey, the company is driven by values of excellence, innovation, and integrity, supported by over forty years of industry experience.

The Fresh

Collective partners with leading cultural and educational institutions, including the Art Gallery of NSW, Australian Museum, Sydney Theatre Company, UNSW, and Strathfield Golf Club. In Brisbane and Melbourne, the group operates at prominent venues such as Queensland Museum, Riverlife, Waters Edge Weddings & Events at Portside Brisbane, Museums Victoria, ACMI, Melbourne Theatre Company, and the National Portrait Gallery. Team members join a reputable brand known for high-quality service and strong relationships across the events and venue sector.

Role Description The Sales Executive role is a full-time hybrid position based in the Greater Brisbane Area, with a mix of onsite work at venues and flexibility for some work from home.

The Sales

Executive will identify and secure recent catering and event business, nurture existing client relationships, and manage the sales cycle from initial inquiry through to contract confirmation.

Responsibilities include preparing proposals and quotations, conducting site visits and client meetings, coordinating with operations and events teams to ensure smooth delivery, and maintaining accurate records in CRM systems.



The role also involves monitoring market trends, contributing to sales strategies, achieving revenue targets, and representing The Fresh Collective at networking events and industry functions. This position requires a proactive, relationship-focused approach and close collaboration with venue partners and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

- Demonstrated experience in hospitality, events, or catering sales, with strong account management and client relationship skills.
- Proficiency in sales pipeline management, CRM tools, and basic reporting to track leads, conversions, and revenue performance.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities, with confidence in client-facing meetings and site visits.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple proposals, deadlines, and client requests.
- Comfort working in a hybrid environment, including onsite venue work in the Greater Brisbane Area and some remote tasks.
- Understanding of event operations, catering logistics, and food and beverage concepts; prior venue or events experience is highly regarded.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including operations, marketing, and venue management.
- Relevant qualifications in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends in line with event schedules
- Must be based In Australia with fukl working rights.

📌 Sales Executive (Brisbane City)
🏢 The Fresh Collective
📍 Brisbane City