Luxury Resort Event Sales Manager - Weddings & Groups

AVERILL HOSPITALITY EMPLOYMENT; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Insurance

Company discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to drive event sales and coordinate weddings, corporate meetings, and other group events at our Montana resort. You will upsell food and beverage, recreational services, and venue services while maintaining our brand standards.

Responsibilities include handling inquiries, creating proposals, managing contracts and deposits, and ensuring seamless on-site execution with our operations team.

Qualifications

• Preference for a 4-year degree in hospitality, event management, or related field.
• Proven experience in event sales and planning with a track record of client satisfaction.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to manage client and vendor relationships.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries and develop customized proposals based on client requirements.
• Convert leads to clients, manage room blocks, and secure signed contracts and deposits.
• Coordinate all aspects of the client experience, including menus, diagrams, and payments.
• Assist clients with planning rentals, activities, transportation, and other requests.
• Communicate client needs to the operations team to meet or exceed expectations.
• Schedule pre-event meetings with clients, planners, and event staff.
• Oversee day-of coordination, vendor coordination, and on-site execution.
• Identify new opportunities by staying current with industry trends and market demands.
• Travel occasionally to participate in trade shows and promote Averill Hospitality properties.

Skills

Event sales

Client relations

Project management

Communication

Education

Hospitality or events degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Social Tables

Cateresses

Job description

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to drive event sales and coordinate weddings, corporate meetings, and other group events at our Montana resort. You will upsell food and beverage, recreational services, and venue services while maintaining our brand standards.

Responsibilities include handling inquiries, creating proposals, managing contracts and deposits, and ensuring seamless on-site execution with our operations team.