The Catering & Events Sales Manager is responsible for driving revenue and building strong client relationships through proactive sales efforts, strategic negotiation, and detailed event planning at the Magnolia Hotel Denver. This role plays a key part in delivering exceptional guest experiences while meeting financial and departmental goals. The ideal candidate is a motivated sales professional who thrives on relationship-building, organization, and collaboration.
Drive catering and event revenue by proactively prospecting, soliciting, negotiating, and closing new business through outside sales calls, site inspections, planner meetings, cold calling, networking, and participation in industry and community events, while maintaining and growing repeat clientele.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients from initial inquiry through execution, effectively communicate all event details to internal hotel teams, and meet and greet clients on event days to oversee events as needed and ensure guest satisfaction.
Conduct property tours highlighting event spaces, guest rooms, outlets, and available services.
Accurately prepare and process contracts, billing, and related documentation.
Monitor market trends and competitive activity to remain informed and strategic.
Represent the hotel at trade shows, industry organizations, and networking events.
Attend required hotel meetings and actively participate in departmental initiatives.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support hotel operations and revenue goals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, hotel leadership, staff, and external partners.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Proven negotiation skills and a solid understanding of sales contracts.
Experience using sales management systems and social media as business development tools.
High attention to detail and strong follow-through.
Strategic thinker with a proactive, results-driven mindset.
Benefits & Perks
We offer a competitive benefits package for full-time team members, including:
Competitive base salary + strong commission structure with uncapped earning potential
Top performers have the ability to exceed target earnings through production and repeat business
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and wellness support
Hotel stay discounts + team member room night program
Access to CoralTree development programs and career growth opportunities
Complimentary DOWNTOWN PARKING
Complimentary daily meals
Monthly cell phone reimbursement
This job posting will close on 11/30/2026 or until the position has been filled
Numbers & Facts
Location
Denver, Colorado
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$62,000–$68,000 Per Year
Skills
Billingunmatched
Business Developmentunmatched
Catering Servicesunmatched
Cellular Telephoneunmatched
Cold Calling Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Competitive Researchunmatched
Contract Creationunmatched
Contract Processingunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Event Managementunmatched
Field Salesunmatched
Follow Throughunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Hospitality Revenueunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Market Trackingunmatched
Market Trend Analysisunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Networking Eventsunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Plan Meetingsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Programming Toolsunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Salesunmatched
Sales Closing Skillsunmatched
Sales Managementunmatched
Sales Prospectingunmatched
Sales Strategyunmatched
Social Mediaunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Trade Showsunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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