Senior Wedding & Social Event Sales Manager

Auberge Collection•Aspen, CO

1d•$90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Connecting future guests with the location of their dreams, this role is integral in building events our guests will cherish for a lifetime. Working at Auberge requires a pursuit of excellence in luxury service delivery, and this role ensures. Responsible for managing all new inquiries and selling of Weddings and Social Events. This includes initial price quotes, creating cost estimates, proposals, contracts, and conducting best-in-class site tours. Assist in contacting clients and timely collection of first deposits for wedding and catering events. Keep track of deposits received and past due for timely collection of deposits upon the direction of the Director of Catering & Events. Act as a liaison between the sales and operations departments of the hotel to ensure a successful wedding/event for the clients and all of the client’s needs are met and communicated accurately and efficiently to all departments of the hotel. Provide accounting administrative support for weddings and events by creating spreadsheets, entering Spa and F&B minimums, or any other necessary support to create a smooth accounting process for all wedding groups. Participate in weekly sales meetings and operations meetings to communicate the upcoming group’s needs. Maintain a relationship with social and business contacts through the sales process of social events and weddings; provide a seamless turnover to the dedicated Event Manager. Responsible for all other assignments as defined by the GM, Director of Catering & Events, Director of Food & Beverage, and the Area Director of Sales.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in luxury hotel catering/conference services/weddings and event services or event management
Demonstrated record of meeting/exceeding revenue goals in a hotel environment.

Responsibilities

Managing all new inquiries and selling of Weddings and Social Events, including initial price quotes, creating cost estimates, proposals, contracts, and conducting site tours.
Assisting in contacting clients and timely collection of first deposits for wedding and catering events.
Acting as a liaison between the sales and operations departments to ensure a successful wedding/event.
Providing accounting administrative support for weddings and events.
Participating in weekly sales and operations meetings.
Maintaining relationships with social and business contacts through the sales process and providing a seamless turnover to the dedicated Event Manager.
Handling other assignments as defined by the GM, Director of Catering & Events, Director of Food & Beverage, and the Area Director of Sales.