Group Sales Manager

**Copper Mountain Resort** is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience. **Copper Mountain Resort** is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility.* Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $ 2,384.62 to $2,500.00 biweekly amount, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience. This position is eligible for sales commission based upon completed target goals.* Benefits: This position is eligible to enroll in company subsidized medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, HSA, life/disability options; season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts.Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.* Acquiring and maintaining a complete knowledge of the resort and its services that are sold to leisure and conference groups* Identifying qualified prospects; initiates, develops, expands relationships in assigned segments* Managing client prospects through account management system (e.g. Delphi)* Managing and responding to requests for proposals, responds to all requests within 24 hours* Having a complete understanding and mastery of correctly responding to RFPs* Converting prospective clientele into committed Copper Mountain guests through in-office visits, property tours and regular communications.* Having a clear knowledge of and able to gain information from lodging reservation system (V1)* Negotiating lodging, function space, food and beverage, resort/recreation services and transportation services that work within the defined parameters established for the resort* Understanding and supporting guidelines for soliciting groups that meet “profitability” standards (ADR, stay patterns, revenue for conference facilities, banquets revenue minimums, etc)* Actively participating in “daily business review process” and abides by policies for approval of “one-off groups”* Working closely with Copper internal operations teams that directly impact groups, including lodging, lodging reservations, resort services, food and beverage/banquets, transportation, golf and activities.* Proficiency and accuracy in utilization of sales/catering booking management system (Delphi). Staying current and meet systems standards.* Maintaining detailed documentation of group commitments in Delphi booking.* Accurately executing contracts and distributes for approval; understands legal parameters for clauses and involves Copper legal team for approval of “one offs”* Planning and implementing FAM tours and site inspections for qualified decision makers* Attaining assigned ADR for assigned market segments* Keeping current with all Copper products, pricing, strategies* This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.* Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with our guests and employees.Upholds the most professional image.Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.* All Leadership team members are expected to participate in the company’s Front Line Assist program to assist in operations as needed, as well as to participate in Leadership events such as meetings, required trainings, and participating in employee dinners/events* Effectively present information to and educate individuals and groups* Warm, personable personality* Organized and able to manage multiple projects at the same time and delivers quality work on time* Able to work productively in a fast paced potentially high-pressure environment.* Is honest and has the highest integrity* Is able to handle and manage confidential information* Professional appearance. Adheres to all grooming guidelines* Follows established policies and procedures* Is supportive of Copper’s Core Values and Standards of Business Conduct* Sets the example for others and is above reproach* Is comfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules.* Is organized in tasks. Sees projects through to the finish. Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues.* Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment* Is flexible with hours and days of work* Is able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week* Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life* Must be able to conduct on-mountain and resort site tours in both summer and winter* College graduate preferred* Minimum 1 year lodging-hospitality sales experience* Knowledge of Copper Mountain Resort* Experience with conference, leisure group and wholesale markets* Prefer working knowledge of Delphi and V1* Adaptability, capable of multitasking* Strong prioritization and organization skills* Capable of working productively with minimal direct supervision* Strong computer skills/Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel* Strong written and verbal communication skills* Superior organizational and follow-up skills* Team player* Strong attention to detailPOWDR-Copper Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado. 90 miles west of Denver, we are situated in the heart of Colorado's playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment.Thank you for your interest in joining our amazing team of employees!

Copper Mountain Resort is part of POWDR, an adventure lifestyle company that offers awesome experiences in amazing places. Within POWDR’s portfolio are nine mountain resorts including Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Killington and Pico Mountain in Vermont; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon and Snowbird in Utah. POWDR owns the Woodward camps and progression centers which includes Woodward Park City in Utah, Woodward PA, Woodward Copper in Colorado, Woodward Tahoe and Woodward West in Stallion Springs, California.

As part of POWDR, we share a mission for employees, and ultimately our customers, to deliver memorable experiences, enhance people’s lives, and have fun doing it. We offer various positions—from seasonal, year-round, full time, and part time—that put our employee’s passions within reach and make an authentically adventurous life achievable. #J-18808-Ljbffr