Event Sales & Design Lead

Position Title: EVENT SALES & DESIGN LEAD – DENVER, CO

Salary: First 6 months: $80,000 base salary. After 6 months: $53,000 base, with eligible commissions. Most Event Sales & Design Leads exceed $80,000 in year one.

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 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)

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

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

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

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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. While this description is intended to reflect the position, the company reserves the right to modify or change essential functions based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Catering By Design maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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