Marketing Intern

Our Mission at Fogo de Chão is to provide an extraordinary dining experience by delivering exceptional food and service to our guests.  All Team Members are accountable to display Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence in all aspects of their employment, create an extraordinary experience for our guests, and uphold our Brand Pillars.  Responsibilities include ensuring achievement in the following four key desired results: People, Operational Excellence, Revenue, and EBITDA(R).

Fogo de Chão is looking for an enthusiastic Marketing Intern to join our marketing department and provide innovative ideas to help achieve our goals. You will have administrative duties in implementing marketing strategies and assisting the team in all stages of marketing campaigns.

This internship will help you acquire marketing skills and provide you with knowledge of developing marketing tactics. Ultimately, you will gain broad experience in marketing and should be prepared to enter any fast paced work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned

• Support marketing team in planning and execution of company branding and advertising efforts, including creative, proofing, production, radio checks, and more. 
• Update marketing calendar weekly. 
• Serve as execution and administrative support for Marketing, Group Sales, Off-Premise and Innovation teams Support in planning, promoting, attending, and implementing marketing events
• Support print production and inventory levels for department Ensure all store listings are accurate on digital sites (hours, address, photos, etc). 
• Support team in compiling weekly marketing activities in the brand newsletter
• Serve as back-up support to Guest Relations Specialist
• Update asset library Track and analyze competitive activity, market trends, and pricing
• Review and assess Local Advertising inquiries
• Participate in marketing brainstorming sessions, agency status meetings, and departmental and cross-functional meetings

Competencies

• Decisive Judgement - Make good decisions in a timely and confident manner.
• Championing Change - Take action to support and implement change initiatives effectively.
• Planning & Organizing - Effectively organize and plan work according to organizational needs by defining objectives and anticipating needs and priorities
• Driving for Results - Challenge and push the organization and yourself to excel and achieve.
• Relationship Management - Develop and maintain positive relationships with individuals outside your work group.
• Business Acumen - Understand general business and financial concepts, understand the company’s business, and use both general and specific knowledge to be effective.
• Integrity - Uphold a high standard of fairness and ethics in everyday words and actions.
• Written Communication - Have the skills to communicate to others in written format.

Education, Experience & Travel Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related field.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, travel by automobile and airplane, and stand for prolong hours. Must have a high level of endurance and mental acuity and toughness to manage conflict and deal successfully with high stress situations.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.