Event Manager - The Little Nell

The Little Nell is Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel, featuring luxurious amenities, personalized service, breathtaking mountain views, renowned dining, spacious accommodations, and unparalleled access to America’s most famous mountain town.  

A Relais & Châteaux resort, The Little Nell is consistently recognized for its award-winning wine and culinary programs and dedicated service. The property boasts a variety of amenities, including two restaurants, three bars, a wine cellar and a speakeasy. The new Spa at The Little Nell is rooted in ‘The Aspen Idea’ - a holistic lifestyle philosophy that integrates mind, body, and spirit. During ski season, The Little Nell guests have access to a slopeside ski concierge and numerous winter adventures. In summer months, guests enjoy lush gardens along with off-road adventures, stargazing, fly fishing and mountaintop yoga; plus, a pool, hot tub and health center year-round. The Little Nell has been acknowledged with numerous awards for decades including being named a Forbes Five-Star hotel since 1995, a AAA Five-Diamond hotel since 1991, a Wine Spectator Grand Award winner since 1997, recognition as one of America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants from Wine Enthusiast and frequently nominated for its Outstanding Wine Program by the James Beard Foundation.  

For the first time since its inception, the first Nell hotel outside of Aspen will open at Rockefeller Center in 2027, bringing its legendary sophisticated style and legendary Aspen culture to New York City. For more information, visit www.thelittlenell.com or follow @thelittlenell on X, Instagram or Facebook. Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the [email protected], aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains. 

Position Summary
The Event Manager plays a key role in creating unforgettable social and corporate experiences at The Little Nell, exclusive Aspen Mountain venues, and off-site locations. In this role, you'll take the lead in upselling and coordinating events from start to finish—working closely with clients to understand their vision, anticipate their needs, and bring every detail to life. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and serve as the main point of contact for your clients, ensuring they enjoy a seamless, five-star experience every step of the way. This position reports to the Director of Events. 
The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 plus commission. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus. 

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $72,500 plus commission. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus. 

Job Posting Deadline 
Applications for this position will be accepted until December 14, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
•    Actively solicits new catering business
•    Respond to incoming leads promptly and provide thorough follow up to secure the business
•    Attend local networking events and is actively involved in the community
•    Execute legal binding documents to meet both the hotels and client’s needs
•    Maintain constant communication with the client and necessary vendors throughout the planning process
•    Communicate all relevant event information with the necessary hotel departments, Aspen One departments, and outside vendors by utilizing tools such as event orders, resumes, email, and department meetings
•    Attend functions at the beginning of an event to acknowledge satisfaction and introduce banquet management
•    Attend all required event, sales and hotel manager meetings
•    Conduct pre-conference meetings with group clients to ensure final details and changes are discussed and introductions are made
•    Manage and facilitate post event details including but not limited to client contact and billing review
•    Plan and execute conferences and group functions sold by the group sales and event sales managers
•    Utilize Delphi to maintain activity traces, contacts, prospecting, and all relevant event details
•    Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements 
•    College degree preferred
•    Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Event Manager and/or Event Sales Manager
•    Experience in a luxury hotel environment, preferably at a Five-Star, Five-Diamond property

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities  
•    Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite
•    Knowledge of Delphi, Social Tables, Adobe, Microsoft Applications 
•    Knowledge of all policies and procedures for the Food and Beverage and Sales Departments, The Little Nell and the Aspen One
•    Ability to assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand
•    Fosters relationships with repeat clients and potential clients
•    Strong professional communication skills required, dealing with employees, co-workers, management, guests, and vendors
•    Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
•    Ability to ensure 5-star quality standards in service and presentation are kept at all times
•    Demonstrates creativity and passion and is able to create unique event concepts and ideas with clients
•    Ability to complete tasks and projects delegated by the Director of Events
•    Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment
•    Ability to ensure client expectations are not only met, but always exceeded
•    Ability to work holidays, weekends, evenings, and flexible hours as required by business demands

Work Environment & Physical Demands 
•    Ability to stand, type and sit at desk/computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movements
•    No adverse or hazardous conditions
•    Not required, but preferred to be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 lbs. individually or with assistance

Job Benefits 
This 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 Programs
•    Flexible Spending Account Programs
•    Life Insurance Programs
•    Paid Time Off Programs
•    Paid Leave Programs
•    401(k) Savings Plan
•    Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes 
•    Other company perks

The 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 Snowmass, 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 is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

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