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Fogo de Chao

Event Sales Manager - Indianapolis, IN

Fishers, IN, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $50,200.00 - $71,700.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance
short-term disability
critical illness insurance
Hospital Indemnity insurance
accident coverage
permanent life insurance
Pet insurance

Job Description

Fogo de Chao is a renowned Brazilian steakhouse restaurant brand that specializes in the traditional culinary art of Churrasco, which involves fire-roasted meats served in a continuous tableside service style. Dedicated to providing guests with a unique and unforgettable dining experience, Fogo de Chao combines authentic flavors with exceptional hospitality. The company prides itself on its mission to ignite fire and joy while caring for its team members, guests, and communities. Fogo de Chao fosters a culture centered around teamwork, integrity, excellence, humility, and the spirit of "Deixa Comigo" (meaning "we've got you"), which reflects their commitment to support and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2+ years of sales or relevant experience
  • Ability to work at the home restaurant a minimum of 5 days a week
  • Availability to work the necessary hours to perform duties in a timely manner
  • Ability to attend and participate in company trainings and meetings
  • Up to 10 percent travel required
  • Administrative skills to maintain accurate records and accounting procedures
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Experience with Tripleseat and Open Table preferred

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 2+ years of sales or relevant experience
  • Experience in the restaurant or attraction industry preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and various office applications
  • Experience in Tripleseat and Open Table preferred
  • Administrative skills required to keep up with paperwork, accounting procedures, and multitasking
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to effectively present and negotiate
  • Business acumen and forecasting skills

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 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
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by GM, AD, and DOS

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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