Catering Sales Manager - Limelight Boulder
Limelight Hotels by Aspen One provide authentic and contemporary connections to their communities and the adventures that surround them. Set in the heart of elevated and unique locations, each Limelight hotel is carefully designed with distinctive design and purposeful functionality, created to evoke a sense of place and a point of view.
Current locations include across Colorado in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder (just opened fall 2025); Ketchum, Idaho; Mammoth, California (coming by the end of 2025); and Charleston, South Carolina (coming in 2028).
The Catering 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 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 salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 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 October 5, 2025.
Essential Job Functions / Key Job Responsibilities
- 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
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferredMinimum of 2 years of experience in hotel sales with a focus on corporate and social catering events requiredKnowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficient knowledge in catering, sales & food & beverage experienceProficient knowledge of hotel fire and safety proceduresKnowledge of Sales Force / Delphi, HMS and Microsoft Office applicationsKnowledge of catering management and business inquiries within salesKnowledge of advertising and promotional marketingCreative menu planning skillsExcellent organizational, public relation and supervisory skillsStrong written and oral English communication skillsStrong multitasking skills, executing projects delegated by your manager and other departments as business volumes and staff levels fluctuateAbility to be a leader of catering / banquet employees at events around hotel guests and group clientsAbility to ensure quality standards in service and presentationAbility to ensure appropriate coverage for the sales / catering office with the teamAbility to explain hotel accommodations and services, while selling food and beverage products and servicesAbility to work cooperatively with people especially clients and staffAbility to follow budgets and implement accounting procedures as neededWork Environment & Physical Demands
Ability to stand, type and sit at desk / computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movementsNo adverse or hazardous conditionsNot required, but preferred to be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 lbs. individually or with assistanceJob Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance ProgramsFlexible Spending Account ProgramsLife Insurance ProgramsPaid Time Off ProgramsPaid Leave Programs401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski PassesOther company perksAspen 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.