Social Catering Sales Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Located in the heart of downtown Boulder’s natural beauty, at St Julien Hotel & Spa we are dedicated to creating unforgettable moments for our guests as well as extraordinary employment experiences for our associates! With a commitment to luxury, sustainability, and exceptional service, we strive to be a sanctuary of relaxation, a hub for adventure, and a thoughtful steward of our environment. Our team's passion for hospitality and unwavering dedication to exceeding guest expectations set us apart as the premier destination for those seeking a world-class hospitality experience.

St Julien Hotel & Spa is looking to add an energetic and motivated Social Catering Sales Manager to our high performing Sales & Catering Team. In this role, you will be responsible for promoting, selling, booking, and coordinating various social events at the Hotel (weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, graduation parties, rehearsal dinners, etc.) through personal sales calls, leads, and trade shows.

Essential Job Functions:

• Sell and book social events, banquets, receptions and non-profit events.
• Service events and wedding room blocks that are booked by the Group Sales Team.
• Prepare and present effective proposals and maintain well-organized files and reports.
• Plan and conduct site visits and pre-planning meetings with clients and meeting planners in order to produce successful events.
• Communicate all pertinent information on group requirements within acceptable time frames to appropriate departments via event orders, resumes, etc.
• Be on-site for each event to ensure total event success; check all functions prior to start to ensure correct set-up, clean equipment, etc.
• Maintain working knowledge of culinary techniques, food creativity, banquet set-ups, and creative room decorations.
• Develop strong customer relationships through frequent communication and the use of professional, courteous, and ethical interpersonal interactions.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of industry/trends in-market.
• Attend and represent the Hotel at various industry events, trade shows, etc.
• Work effectively with other departments to ensure that potential issues are addressed and resolved quickly and without interrupting the guests’ experience.
• Meet or exceed established sales goals and profit margins.
• Maximize profits and comply with Catering Department standard operating procedures.
• Other duties as requested by Director of Catering & Conference Services.

Ideal Candidate:

• Represents themselves and the Hotel with the highest level of integrity and professionalism, a service-focused demeanor, and a courteous, sincere attitude at all times.
• Promotes collaboration and a positive, professional work environment.
• Should have a desire to satisfy client needs in a fast-paced environment, and should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ catering sales, conference services, and/or banquet management experience within a luxury hospitality setting.
• Must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of success in sales, negotiations, and business writing/presentation.
• General computer knowledge and proficiency using MS Office products is required.
• Must be able to hear, speak, read, and write English fluently; Spanish-language ability is a plus but not required.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. on occasion as needed.
• Must have open and flexible availability and be able to work on-site (vs. remotely) . The projected schedule for this position is Tuesday – Saturday, but will fluctuate based on contracted events and scheduled appointments. Occasional holiday work is required but minimal.

Perks & Benefits:

• Quarterly bonus potential
• Monthly dry cleaning stipend & cell phone reimbursement
• Paid parking pass
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options*
• Paid time off (PTO)*
• Paid holidays (including associate's birthday)*
• Paid sick leave
• Aflac supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) with Company match
• RTD EcoPass
• 50% employee discount in Spa and restaurant
• Discounted associate room rate

STARTING SALARY WILL BE BASED ON PRIOR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 07/31/2026

As a part of our pre-employment screening process, candidates who are extended an offer of employment are required to pass a criminal background check.