Event Sales Manager |Marcerro at Nightsky | San Luis Obispo, CA

Marcerro is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Event Sales Manager to join our team. This role is responsible for selling, detailing, and executing social, corporate, and F&B driven events ranging from celebrations, and corporate events to creative brand activations and local gatherings for Marcerro with the additional opportunity to incorporate group gatherings from Nightsky Camps. The ideal candidate is both revenue-driven and execution-focused, ensuring that every event is thoughtfully planned, seamlessly delivered, and aligned with the hotel’s unique style.

This is a full-time, on-site, exempt position that reports to the Executive Chef and Beverage Director. The salary range for this position is $65,000-$80,000.

Nightsky San Luis Obispo is an elevated, nature-immersive hospitality experience set atop a hill with sweeping views of the Nine Sisters. Designed for connection, rejuvenation, and simple‑but‑beautiful moments, our luxurious eco‑tents, al fresco gathering spaces, and curated activities offer guests a refined, comfortable immersion in nature.

Our personality is warm, adventurous, neighborly, stylish yet approachable. We believe in the power of shared humanity, in balance, in embracing nature’s rhythm, and in taking it easy while delivering thoughtful, meaningful hospitality.

Set within Nightsky, Marcerro features a creative and cleverly-designed F&B program to minimize service complexity while guests are encouraged to mingle together through communal programming for a memorable experience. Marcerro— a name born from the union of mar (sea) and cerro (hill)—pays homage to the stunning natural convergence of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Lucia Mountains that cradle our site.

This unique positioning inspires everything we do, from the ingredients we source to the atmosphere we create.

We operate a streamlined, light‑touch service model—where guests may encounter only a few “hosts,” but every detail feels curated, intentional, and inspired by the natural world around us.

• Passionate about hospitality, the outdoors, and creating meaningful guest experiences.
• Culture-driven, committed to respect, teamwork, accountability, and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Unique in our approach—encouraging individuality, authenticity, and creativity.
• Innovators, constantly evolving to enhance experiential programming and guest engagement.
• A growing team seeking leaders who recognize the importance of associate engagement and guest connection.
• Proud to promote from within and build diverse, inclusive teams that thrive.

• Proactively source new catering and event business through outbound prospecting, networking, and site tours.
• Develop and maintain relationships with planners, local businesses, and community partners.
• Craft tailored proposals that reflect the vision and goals of each client while maximizing revenue opportunities.
• Conduct site visits and confidently present the hotel’s event capabilities, culinary strengths, and personalized service.

• Serve as the main point of contact from contract signature through event completion.
• Collaborate with clients to confirm event objectives, design details, menu selections, timelines and décor preferences.
• Prepare accurate and detailed Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), diagrams, and event timelines.
• Coordinate all logistics including AV, furniture rental, room set‑up, vendor access, signage, and flow of service.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and restaurant team to design menus that are both creative and operationally sound.
• Maintain constant communication with the client throughout the planning process, providing updates and confirmations in a timely manner.
• Host pre‑conference meetings as needed and serve as an advocate for the client on‑site.

• Oversee on‑site execution of events to ensure all elements are delivered as planned.
• Conduct final walkthroughs prior to each event and lead pre‑event huddles with operational teams.
• Greet clients on arrival, remain present during key functions, and serve as the on‑ground contact for all needs or issues.
• Monitor room sets, service…