Wedding & Event Sales Manager - Limelight Aspen & Snowmass

Position Summary

The Wedding & Event Sales Manager is responsible for selling and managing all catering events for the hotel and will heavily focus on wedding business. This position contracts all catering-only programs for the hotel and supports the Conference Service Manager in oversight of the Catering/Banquet department staff training and compliance with all hotel policies. This position communicates all event details and expectations to all department heads by conducting weekly BEO meetings and acts as a liaison between client and the hotel from initial sales inquiry to event completion and final billing.

This position reports to the Director of Sales.

Salary range: $65,000 – $75,000 per year plus sales incentive plan.

• Sell and contract wedding groups, social groups, and catering events sold and contracted through the hotel
• Respond to all incoming catering and other leads and return within one business day
• Complete the sales process from initial contact to contract signing, ensuring a smooth customer experience
• Conduct group and catering site tours with clients/potential clients
• Assist the Conference Service Manager in coordinating events presented by the Catering and Sales departments and in-house events, overseeing client relationships as needed
• Create tracking tools for accounting to trace and collect deposits for all contracted group events, acting as the Key Delphi Operator for the Banquet & Catering department
• Produce sales correspondence, contracts/proposals, memos, and manuals as directed by the Director of Sales, Director of Operations, and Food & Beverage Managers
• Assist in producing and communicating Banquet Event Orders and event resumes with clients and hotel team members
• Review event final bills with accounting to ensure correct billing procedures are followed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in hotel sales with a focus on corporate and social catering events required

• Proficient knowledge in catering, sales, and food & beverage experience
• Proficient knowledge of hotel fire and safety procedures
• Knowledge of Sales Force/Delphi, HMS and Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of catering management and business inquiries within sales
• Knowledge of advertising and promotional marketing
• Creative menu planning skills
• Excellent organizational, public relations and supervisory skills
• Strong written and oral English communication skills
• Strong multitasking skills
• Leadership abilities over catering/banquet employees at events around hotel guests and group clients
• Ability to ensure quality standards in service and presentation
• Ability to ensure appropriate coverage for the sales/catering office with the team
• Ability to explain hotel accommodations and services while selling food and beverage products and services
• Ability to work cooperatively with people, especially clients and staff
• Ability to follow budgets and implement accounting procedures as needed

• Ability to stand, type, and sit at a desk/computer for most of the work shift
• No adverse or hazardous conditions
• Preferred ability to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 25 lbs. individually or with assistance

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
• Flexible Spending Account Programs
• Life Insurance Programs
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Leave Programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes
• Other company perks

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).