Aspen Skiing Company
Assistant Director of Events - The Little Nell
Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen, Colorado, us, 81612
SummaryThe Assistant Director of Events will sell and coordinate premium events. Assist Event Department in hiring and training. Plan all details with meeting planner and communicate these details to all department managers via event orders and weekly BEO meetings. Acts as liaison between client and The Little Nell/Sundeck/AspenX Mountain Club. Strategize profit plans for maximizing Event sales balancing profitability against promotion in order to create return clientele and sales growth. Support Director of Events in leadership decision-making and managing team functions.The budgeted salary range for this position is $80,000-$87,500 plus commission. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.Job Posting DeadlineApplications for this position will be accepted until September 15, 2024.Essential Job Functions
Service events at The Little Nell/Sundeck/AspenX Mountain Club/off-site propertiesSupervise event sales managers & administration assistantsCoordinate conference and social groups booked by the sales departmentObtain instructions from clients/meeting planners and coordinate with hotel departmentsProduce and issue event orders and group resumesAttend functions to acknowledge satisfaction and introduce banquet managementInsure quality standards in service and presentation are maintained with the assistance of Director of BanquetsReturn phone calls promptly within given standardsAttend weekly BEO meetings to cover event details with culinary and banquet managementAttend weekly Sales & Event weekly department head meetingsConduct pre-conference meetings with in-coming group coordinators and appropriate department heads to insure final details and changes are discussed and introductions are madeCall a post-conference with accounting and group coordinator to ensure correct billing procedures are followedGood communication skills with clients and staffSales skills and creative menu planning skillsAware of Aspen's social and business environmentStrong management skillsGood telephone skillsOrganizational/detail skillsKeep abreast of current market trends and research competitorsComplete tasks and projects delegated by Director of Events and Director Sales & Marketing and assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demandInterview potential candidates following hotel guidelines and policiesQualifications
College Degree preferred5 years experience as Event Manager and/or Event Sales ManagerLuxury hotel experience preferably in a 5 Star – 5 Diamond propertyAdditional InformationSupervision Given and ReceivedGiven: Exercises general supervision over Event team. Assigns a variety of routine tasks, sets general expectations of results expected within company’s policies and procedures. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, interviewing, planning, and assigning work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Received: Works under limited supervision of Director of Events. Receives guidance in terms of broad goals and overall objectives and is responsible for establishing strategical methods to attain them. Can formulate policies but does not necessarily have final authority for approval. Review of work is not detailed and emphasizes accomplishment of broad work objectives, rather than specific assignments.Work Environment and Physical Demands
Ability to be on your feet, kneel and bend for extended periods of timeRegularly work in adverse conditions and requiring the use of protective apparel/equipment to prevent exposure to the elements as well as an office environment and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfacesMust be able to lift, push or pull occasionally up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistanceMay work from home 1-2 per week based on business volume and demands at hotelJob BenefitsThis 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 ProgramsFlexible Spending Account ProgramsLife Insurance ProgramsPaid Time Off ProgramsPaid Leave Programs401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski PassesOther company perksThe 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 Skiing Company, 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/ Aspen Skiing Company / Aspen Ventures/ Aspen Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit
www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks
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Service events at The Little Nell/Sundeck/AspenX Mountain Club/off-site propertiesSupervise event sales managers & administration assistantsCoordinate conference and social groups booked by the sales departmentObtain instructions from clients/meeting planners and coordinate with hotel departmentsProduce and issue event orders and group resumesAttend functions to acknowledge satisfaction and introduce banquet managementInsure quality standards in service and presentation are maintained with the assistance of Director of BanquetsReturn phone calls promptly within given standardsAttend weekly BEO meetings to cover event details with culinary and banquet managementAttend weekly Sales & Event weekly department head meetingsConduct pre-conference meetings with in-coming group coordinators and appropriate department heads to insure final details and changes are discussed and introductions are madeCall a post-conference with accounting and group coordinator to ensure correct billing procedures are followedGood communication skills with clients and staffSales skills and creative menu planning skillsAware of Aspen's social and business environmentStrong management skillsGood telephone skillsOrganizational/detail skillsKeep abreast of current market trends and research competitorsComplete tasks and projects delegated by Director of Events and Director Sales & Marketing and assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demandInterview potential candidates following hotel guidelines and policiesQualifications
College Degree preferred5 years experience as Event Manager and/or Event Sales ManagerLuxury hotel experience preferably in a 5 Star – 5 Diamond propertyAdditional InformationSupervision Given and ReceivedGiven: Exercises general supervision over Event team. Assigns a variety of routine tasks, sets general expectations of results expected within company’s policies and procedures. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, interviewing, planning, and assigning work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Received: Works under limited supervision of Director of Events. Receives guidance in terms of broad goals and overall objectives and is responsible for establishing strategical methods to attain them. Can formulate policies but does not necessarily have final authority for approval. Review of work is not detailed and emphasizes accomplishment of broad work objectives, rather than specific assignments.Work Environment and Physical Demands
Ability to be on your feet, kneel and bend for extended periods of timeRegularly work in adverse conditions and requiring the use of protective apparel/equipment to prevent exposure to the elements as well as an office environment and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfacesMust be able to lift, push or pull occasionally up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistanceMay work from home 1-2 per week based on business volume and demands at hotelJob BenefitsThis 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 ProgramsFlexible Spending Account ProgramsLife Insurance ProgramsPaid Time Off ProgramsPaid Leave Programs401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski PassesOther company perksThe 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 Skiing Company, 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/ Aspen Skiing Company / Aspen Ventures/ Aspen Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit
www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks
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