Event Sales Manager - Houston, TX

Pearland, TX, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $50,100.00 - $71,600.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

short-term disability

voluntary benefits

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Fogo de Chao is a renowned Brazilian steakhouse chain that delivers an exceptional dining experience rooted in the Culinary Art of Churrasco, a traditional style of preparing and serving grilled meats. Founded with the mission to ignite fire and joy, Fogo de Chao passionately cares for its team, guests, and communities by fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. The company takes pride in its values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, humility, and Deixa Comigo (we’ve got you), which serve as guiding principles in their daily operations. As a leader in the fine dining sector, Fogo de Chao is committed to not... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of sales or relevant experience
Experience in the restaurant / attraction industry preferred
Availability to be on-site at the home restaurant a minimum of five days per week
Ability to work Live Chat 3-4 times a month
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
Up to 10% travel required

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's degree preferred
2+ years of sales or relevant experience
Experience in the restaurant / attraction industry preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office and various office applications
Experience in Tripleseat and Open Table preferred
Administrative skills including paperwork management, accounting procedures, multi-tasking, and high level of organization

Job Duties

Grow sales through active prospecting of targeted businesses, organizations, associations, and event planning for groups of 15 or more in assigned restaurant
Enter all prospects, contacts, accounts and booking information in the CRM (Tripleseat) and enter basic reservation information in Open Table for booked parties greater than 15
Maintain weekly updates and details on current leads through Tripleseat, and convert those leads to bookings, accounts, and contacts
Act as primary contact for all group clients, ensuring completion of event details and client satisfaction
Manage the booking process to obtain client signatures on CRM-generated contracts and event order forms to confirm bookings
Update documents and Operations with changes
Develop quarterly sales plans and solicit new customer relationships while maintaining existing relationships in their restaurant
Full cycle sales management, including following proper accounting procedures
Understand and be able to speak to the business on a weekly basis and being able to forecast three months in advance
Attend and take part in all company-related trainings, including weekly, quarterly, and annual meetings
Strategize with the General Manager and restaurant to source, plan, and execute local store marketing activities
Create profitable bookings using the yield and all other tools provided to make aligned business decisions
Drive overall traffic
Attend networking events and other public events as a brand ambassador and foster relationships with individuals and corporations to drive sales and increase revenue
Maintain company values of integrity, professionalism, and next-level service by communicating with guests in a professional manner, being punctual for appointments, returning phone calls promptly, and all other business courtesies
Effectively schedule and be present for all guest site tours and communicate with the restaurant management team
Availability to host in-store Fogo marketing events
Ability to work Live Chat 3-4 times a month
Ability to be on-site at the home restaurant a minimum of 5 days a week and able to work the necessary hours to perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely manner
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by GM, AD, and DOS

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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