Resort Conference, Wedding & Event Manager

Resort Conference, Wedding & Event Manager

Date:
Jul 3, 2026

Location:

Vail, CO, US Company:
Vail Mountain Shift Type:
Year Round Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world. With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career.

From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success. Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Benefits Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program Excellent training and professional development Referral Program Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
Health Insurance;
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours) Free ski passes for dependents Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

The Resort Conference and Event Manager oversees planning to ensure our group/event guests have the highest quality experience possible while maintaining a profitable department. Prepares conference/event materials, writes detailed group resumes and Banquet Event Orders. Works closely with the F&B, culinary, hotel, mountain, CME & VRR teams to coordinate functions, events and all aspects of group experience (hotel events, transportation, lift tickets, ski school, racing, on mountain activities).

Job Specifications:
Starting Wage: $58,604.00 - $65,000

Employment Type:

Year Round Shift Type:
Full Time hours available Minimum Age:
At least 18 years of age Housing Availability:
No

Job Responsibilities :
Acts as liaison between field sales person and customer throughout the event process (pre-event, event, post-event). Oversees his/her customer experiences from file turnover through the post event phase until turnover back to sales. Is actively involved in the operation through daily interaction with both the staff and guests. Exhibits a professional demeanor through appearance and by maintaining a positive attitude toward all associates and guests.

Ensures that the guest experience is pleasant in regard to atmosphere, service and quality of food and beverage products by adhering to the resort performance standards. Prepares professional correspondence for customers, internal booking reports and file maintenance. Prepares and adheres to event department budget. Meets with meeting planners and conference planning managers as needed to coordinate function details. Attends BEO and resume meetings.

Communicates relevant information to the operational areas in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures billing accuracy and conducts bill reviews with the clients prior to processing final bill. Identifies operational challenges associated with his/her group and works with the hotel staff and customer to solve these challenges and/or develop alternative solutions. Manages group room blocks and meeting space for assigned groups.

Develops strong working relationships with other department managers and directors to ensure communication and teamwork is at an optimum. Complies with all resort policies, procedures and standards of operation. Performs any additional tasks or projects as required.

Job Responsibilities :
College Degree or equivalent.

-required Above average proficiency with Microsoft Office.

-required Minimum of 2 years hotel sales/events experience.

-required 1 year management experience in Hotel Conference planning.

-required. Ability to read and comprehend complex correspondence in English.

-requireld Ability to effectively present detailed information both verbally and in written form to employees, managers, executives and guests in English. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

-required Must be able to meet quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

-required Must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.

-required Must possess the ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about products, services or situations, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

-required Must possess the ability to know how to upsell and be creative with selling that works with and for the hotel.

-required Ability to effectively adjust to major changes in work…