Company Description

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Hotels are your home base in the places you want to explore most. The contemporary properties are set in the heart of authentic outdoor and urban communities, and each hotel is deeply connected to its surroundings – offering a unique adventure for every guest. The guest experience is an intentional journey and the elevated, yet unpretentious nature of the stay allows guests to feel nurtured and at ease. A constant across all properties is a commitment to sustainability, unmatched hospitality, and access to an Adventure Concierge to ensure a memorable stay. Limelight’s pet-friendly hotels are located in Aspen, Colorado, just steps from the downtown core; Snowmass, Colorado, offering ski-in/ski-out access to the mountain; Ketchum, Idaho, near the base of Sun Valley’s famed ski area and walking distance to town; and in Downtown Denver, Colorado, adjacent to Union Station. Two new Limelight Hotels are slated to open in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado in 2025. Learn more at www.LimelightHotels.com.

Job Description

Summary
The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for selling and managing all catering events for the hotel. This position contracts all catering-only programs 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 Limelight Associate Director of Sales and Limelight Director of Sales & Marketing.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $60,000 - $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 January 26, 2025.

Essential Job Functions
• Sell and contract catering events sold and contracted through the Limelight 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
• Coordinate events presented by the Catering and Sales departments, as well as in-house 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, 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 pre-conference meetings, reviewing event details
• Review event final bills with accounting to ensure correct billing procedures are followed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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

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 and 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 50 lbs. individually or with assistance.

Benefits
This position is categorized 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.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

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