EVENT SALES & DESIGN LEAD
Union Square Events, Denver, CO, United States
Position Title: EVENT SALES & DESIGN LEAD - DENVER, CO
Salary: First 6 months: $80,000 base salary. After 6 months: $53,000 base + commission
Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly bonus opportunity. Car allowance and phone stipend.
Job Summary
The Event Sales & Design Lead is a client-facing role responsible for driving revenue while translating client vision. This position blends business development, creative design, and project execution, serving as both a strategic sales partner and a creative resource for clients, planners, and internal teams.
This individual will play a critical role in growing the Catering by Design sister company by building relationships, securing new business, and delivering thoughtful, well-executed event concepts that reflect the brand’s editorial and modern aesthetic.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
Cultivate new business through referrals, outbound outreach, and marketing initiatives to meet or exceed revenue goals
Plan and execute individual sales strategies, promotions, and business development efforts in partnership with Creative Director
Build and maintain relationships with planners, venues, and key industry partners
Actively participate in industry events, organizations, and networking opportunities
Event Design & Proposal Development
Create original client proposals that include decor and furniture layouts, tabletop styling, and floral direction (in collaboration with the in-house floral team)
Translate client vision into cohesive, elevated concepts
Work across a range of budgets while maintaining design integrity and profitability
Client & Project Management
Lead client communication from initial inquiry through event execution
Negotiate contracts and secure signed agreements, deposits, and final event details
Ensure all event details are accurate, organized, and communicated to internal teams
Event Execution & Team Leadership
Attend event installations and provide on-site direction to ensure design integrity and successful execution
Collaborate with warehouse, floral, and production teams to align on logistics and setup requirements
Assist on-site as needed to support overall event success
Creative Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Contribute to brainstorming sessions and creative development initiatives
Stay current on design trends, materials, and industry innovations
Maintain proficiency in systems such as Canva, AllSeated, and other relevant tools
Qualifications
3-5+ years experience in event sales, event design, or a related hospitality field
Strong design sensibility with the ability to translate concepts into executable plans
Proven ability to generate and close new business
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Highly organized with strong time management and multitasking abilities
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
What Sets this Role Apart
Opportunity to help build and grow a new, design-forward brand within an established company
Blend of creative design and revenue responsibility
Direct impact on brand positioning, client experience, and business growth
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Legal & Equal Opportunity Statements
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
We reserve the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. All qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, will be considered for employment in conformity with all applicable laws.
Catering By Design maintains a drug-free workplace.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.
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Salary: First 6 months: $80,000 base salary. After 6 months: $53,000 base + commission
Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly bonus opportunity. Car allowance and phone stipend.
Job Summary
The Event Sales & Design Lead is a client-facing role responsible for driving revenue while translating client vision. This position blends business development, creative design, and project execution, serving as both a strategic sales partner and a creative resource for clients, planners, and internal teams.
This individual will play a critical role in growing the Catering by Design sister company by building relationships, securing new business, and delivering thoughtful, well-executed event concepts that reflect the brand’s editorial and modern aesthetic.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
Cultivate new business through referrals, outbound outreach, and marketing initiatives to meet or exceed revenue goals
Plan and execute individual sales strategies, promotions, and business development efforts in partnership with Creative Director
Build and maintain relationships with planners, venues, and key industry partners
Actively participate in industry events, organizations, and networking opportunities
Event Design & Proposal Development
Create original client proposals that include decor and furniture layouts, tabletop styling, and floral direction (in collaboration with the in-house floral team)
Translate client vision into cohesive, elevated concepts
Work across a range of budgets while maintaining design integrity and profitability
Client & Project Management
Lead client communication from initial inquiry through event execution
Negotiate contracts and secure signed agreements, deposits, and final event details
Ensure all event details are accurate, organized, and communicated to internal teams
Event Execution & Team Leadership
Attend event installations and provide on-site direction to ensure design integrity and successful execution
Collaborate with warehouse, floral, and production teams to align on logistics and setup requirements
Assist on-site as needed to support overall event success
Creative Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Contribute to brainstorming sessions and creative development initiatives
Stay current on design trends, materials, and industry innovations
Maintain proficiency in systems such as Canva, AllSeated, and other relevant tools
Qualifications
3-5+ years experience in event sales, event design, or a related hospitality field
Strong design sensibility with the ability to translate concepts into executable plans
Proven ability to generate and close new business
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Highly organized with strong time management and multitasking abilities
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
What Sets this Role Apart
Opportunity to help build and grow a new, design-forward brand within an established company
Blend of creative design and revenue responsibility
Direct impact on brand positioning, client experience, and business growth
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Legal & Equal Opportunity Statements
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
We reserve the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. All qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, will be considered for employment in conformity with all applicable laws.
Catering By Design maintains a drug-free workplace.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.
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