Strategic Meetings & Events Manager

The Crescent Hotels Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RTD EcoPass

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid sick leave and PTO

Hotel discounts

Training and development

Job summary

Populus in Denver is seeking an Executive Meetings Manager to sell and detail small group business (10–20 room nights) from inquiry through contracting and execution.

You will manage relationships with planners, conduct site tours, prepare proposals, and coordinate with hotel departments to deliver exceptional group experiences. Evening/weekend availability and deep Denver market ties preferred.

Join a carbon-positive property committed to sustainability and guest service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in hotel group sales, meetings, or event sales.
• A Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience in hotel sales, conference services, or event operations is preferred.
• Understanding of how hotel departments interact to deliver exceptional group experiences.
• Ability to negotiate terms and close business while maintaining relationships.
• Availability for evenings and weekends when groups require it.
• Able to move throughout the property to conduct site inspections.
• Strong written communication, including proposals, contracts, and group resumes.
• Clear and responsive verbal communication with clients, planners, and associates.
• Experience with small group or executive meetings business specifically.
• Familiarity with Delphi, Amadeus, or comparable sales and catering system.
• Established relationships within the Denver market.
• Experience with sustainability commitments in groups.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to incoming group and meeting inquiries, qualifying against property parameters.
• Prospect for new business through outreach to past clients, events, and direct contact within target markets.
• Conduct property tours and present guest rooms, meeting space, and culinary program.
• Prepare proposals and contracts, and maintain complete and current account records.
• Detail each program, including food and beverage, room set, and audiovisual requirements, asking the questions surface what a client has not mentioned.
• Produce group resumes, communicate requirements to every department, and confirm follow-through before arrival.
• Attend set up and remain present through execution.
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly sales reporting.

Skills

Hotel sales

Negotiation

Client relationships

Proposal writing

Site inspections

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field

Tools

Delphi

Amadeus

Job description

Populus in Denver is seeking an Executive Meetings Manager to sell and detail small group business (10–20 room nights) from inquiry through contracting and execution.

You will manage relationships with planners, conduct site tours, prepare proposals, and coordinate with hotel departments to deliver exceptional group experiences. Evening/weekend availability and deep Denver market ties preferred.

Join a carbon-positive property committed to sustainability and guest service.