Private Events Sales Leader

Fogo de Chão; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Voluntary benefits package including险

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Fogo de Chão in Oak Brook, IL is seeking a Sales Manager/Private Event Manager to grow group bookings and drive private events. You will prospect businesses, manage CRM (Tripleseat) and Open Table bookings, and oversee contracts from lead to close.

You will partner with the General Manager and restaurant team to create local marketing plans, source new relationships, and ensure exceptional client experience from inquiry to event execution.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales or relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficient with Tripleseat and OpenTable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM usage.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales through active prospecting of targeted businesses and events for groups of 15+.
• Enter prospects, contacts, accounts and bookings in Tripleseat; basic reservations in OpenTable.
• Maintain weekly CRM updates and convert leads to bookings and contracts.
• Serve as primary contact for group clients; ensure details and satisfaction.
• Manage booking process to obtain client signatures and formal documents.
• Coordinate with Operations for changes and event execution.
• Develop quarterly sales plans and cultivate new relationships while maintaining existing ones.
• Provide full cycle sales management and follow accounting procedures.
• Forecast weekly sales and participate in trainings and meetings.
• Collaborate with GM/restaurant on local store marketing and booking profitability.

Skills

Sales experience

Prospecting

Relationship building

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tripleseat

OpenTable

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fogo de Chão in Oak Brook, IL is seeking a Sales Manager/Private Event Manager to grow group bookings and drive private events. You will prospect businesses, manage CRM (Tripleseat) and Open Table bookings, and oversee contracts from lead to close.

You will partner with the General Manager and restaurant team to create local marketing plans, source new relationships, and ensure exceptional client experience from inquiry to event execution.