Social Group Catering Sales Manager - Limelight Mammoth

Position Summary 
The Social Group & Catering Sales Manager is responsible for selling and managing all social groups and catering events for the hotel. This position contracts social group blocks for the hotel and supports the Food & Beverage 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 Limelight Department Heads by conducting weekly BEO meetings and acts as liaison between client and The Limelight Hotel from initial sales inquiry to event completion and final billing. This position reports to the Area Director of Sales.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $70000 $80000 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 May 25 2025. 

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
    Sell and contract social group room blocks and catering events sold and contracted through the Limelight Hotel along with caterout efforts to offsite locations
    Responsible for responding to all incoming catering and group leads within 1 business day of receipt and for group guestroom contracts & callin blocks 
    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
    Coordinate events presented by the Catering and Sales departments as well as inhouse events with affiliated departmental team members overseeing client relationships 
    Trace and collect deposits for all contracted group events acting as the Key Delphi Operator for the Banquet & Catering department
    Produce forecasts pace reports sales correspondence contracts/proposals memos and manuals as directed by the Director of Sales and Food & Beverage Manager
    Produce and share Banquet Event Orders and event resumes with clients and hotel team members
    Direct weekly BEO (Catering) and preconference meetings reviewing event details 
    Assist in the banquet operation as Banquet Manager if needed based on staffing levels
    Review event final bills with accounting to ensure correct billing procedures are followed
    Assist in processing gratuity payouts for banquet employees to ensure accurate payroll processing as needed
    Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications :

Education & Experience Requirements
    Bachelors degree in business administration sales and marketing or related field preferred
    Minimum of 3 years of hotel sales management experience 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

Additional Information :

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

Benefits 
This position is categorized as a regular fulltime 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.         

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 everevolving 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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