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

Position Summary
The Event Manager plays a key role in creating unforgettable social and corporate experiences at The Little Nell, exclusive Aspen Mountain venues, and off-site locations. In this role, you'll take the lead in upselling and coordinating events from start to finish—working closely with clients to understand their vision, anticipate their needs, and bring every detail to life. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and serve as the main point of contact for your clients, ensuring they enjoy a seamless, five-star experience every step of the way. This position reports to the Director of Sales & Marketing.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $58,000-$62,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, all salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until June 22, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
•    Actively solicits new catering business
•    Respond to incoming leads promptly and provide thorough follow up to secure the business
•    Attend local networking events and is actively involved in the community
•    Execute legal binding documents to meet both the hotels and client’s needs
•    Maintain constant communication with the client and necessary vendors throughout the planning process
•    Communicate all relevant event information with the necessary hotel departments, Aspen One departments, and outside vendors by utilizing tools such as event orders, resumes, email, and department meetings
•    Attend functions at the beginning of an event to acknowledge satisfaction and introduce banquet management
•    Attend all required event, sales and hotel manager meetings
•    Conduct pre-conference meetings with group clients to ensure final details and changes are discussed and introductions are made
•    Manage and facilitate post event details including but not limited to client contact and billing review
•    Plan and execute conferences and group functions sold by the group sales and event sales managers
•    Utilize Delphi to maintain activity traces, contacts, prospecting, and all relevant event details
•    Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements
•    High school graduate required
•    Bachelors Degree preferred
•    Minimum 5 years’ experience in Event Sales or Service at a management level required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
•    Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite
•    Knowledge of Delphi, Social Tables, Adobe, Microsoft Applications
•    Knowledge of all policies and procedures for the Food and Beverage and Sales Departments, The Little Nell and the Aspen One
•    Ability to assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand
•    Fosters relationships with repeat clients and potential clients
•    Strong professional communication skills required, dealing with employees, co-workers, management, guests, and vendors
•    Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
•    Ability to ensure 5-star quality standards in service and presentation are kept at all times
•    Demonstrates creativity and passion and is able to create unique event concepts and ideas with clients
•    Ability to complete tasks and projects delegated by the Director of Events
•    Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment
•    Ability to ensure client expectations are not only met, but always exceeded
 

Additional Information

Work Environment & Physical Demands
•    Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time
•    Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
•    Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)

Job Benefits 
This position is classified as a seasonal full-time or part-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.  
•    Paid Time Off Programs
•    Paid Leave Programs
•    Employee Ski Pass
•    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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