Event Sales Manager - Lone Tree, CO

Fogo de Chão • Lone Tree, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Fogo de Chão is hiring an Event Sales Manager to grow group-event sales for an assigned restaurant. The role develops and maintains business relationships, manages prospective and booked events from initial outreach through completion, and works with restaurant leadership to support marketing, traffic, revenue, and guest satisfaction. The position is based at the home restaurant at least five days per week and requires up to 10% travel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of sales or relevant experience.
• Ability to keep up with paperwork and accounting procedures, multitask, and maintain a high level of organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and various office applications.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in the restaurant or attraction industry.
• Experience with Tripleseat and OpenTable.

Responsibilities

• Prospect targeted businesses, organizations, associations, and event planners for group events of 15 or more.
• Record prospects, contacts, accounts, and bookings in Tripleseat, and enter basic reservation information in OpenTable for booked parties over 15.
• Keep Tripleseat lead information current and convert leads into bookings, accounts, and contacts.
• Serve as the primary contact for group clients, complete event details, and support client satisfaction.
• Manage booking paperwork, including obtaining client signatures on CRM-generated contracts and event order forms and updating documents and Operations when details change.
• Develop quarterly sales plans, solicit new customer relationships, and maintain existing relationships.
• Manage the full sales cycle, follow proper accounting procedures, discuss weekly business performance, and forecast three months ahead.
• Attend company trainings and weekly, quarterly, and annual meetings.
• Work with the General Manager and restaurant team to plan and execute local store marketing, create profitable bookings using available yield tools, and drive traffic.
• Attend networking and public events as a brand ambassador and foster relationships to increase sales and revenue.
• Communicate professionally with guests, be punctual for appointments, and return phone calls promptly.
• Schedule and attend guest site tours and coordinate with restaurant management.
• Host in-store Fogo marketing events and work Live Chat 3–4 times a month.
• Be on-site at the home restaurant at least five days a week and work the hours needed to complete responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager, AD, and DOS.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for full-time team members, available on the first of the month following their start date.
• Dental insurance for full-time team members, available on the first of the month following their start date.
• Vision insurance for full-time team members, available on the first of the month following their start date.
• Company-paid life insurance, where allowed.
• Company-paid short-term disability, where allowed.
• Voluntary benefits package including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, permanent life, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED