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Limelight Hotels by Aspen One provide authentic and contemporary connections to their communities and the adventures that surround them. Each Limelight hotel is inspired by place, united by purpose, defined by you and set in the heart of elevated and unique locations, each carefully designed with distinctive design and purposeful functionality, created to evoke a sense of place and a point of view.  

Current locations include those across Colorado in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder (opened August 2025); Ketchum, Idaho; Mammoth, California (opened December 2025); and Charleston, South Carolina (coming in 2028). 

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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.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 plus sales incentive plan. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until August 16, 2026.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
•    Sell and contract wedding groups, social groups, and catering events sold and contracted through the hotel
•    Responsible for responding to all incoming catering and other leads as assigned within (1) business day of receipt 
•    Complete the sales process from initial sales contact through contract signing, ensuring a smooth customer experience
•    Conduct Group and Catering site tours with clients/potential clients
•    Assist the Conference Service Manager in the coordination of events presented by the Catering and Sales departments, as well as in-house events with affiliated departmental team members 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 the Conference Service Manager 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
•    Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements 
•    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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 
•    Proficient knowledge in catering, sales & 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 relation and supervisory skills
•    Strong written and oral English communication skills
•    Strong multitasking skills, executing projects delegated by your manager and other departments as business volumes and staff levels fluctuate
•    Ability to be a leader of 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

Work Environment & Physical Demands
•    Ability to stand, type and sit at desk/computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movements 
•    No adverse or hazardous conditions
•    Not required, but preferred to be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 lbs. individually or with assistance

Job Benefits
This position is classified as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.  
•    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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.         

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

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