SVP Commercial Development

With roots dating back to 1946, and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. Aspen Skiing Company takes pride in the coexistence of resort, community, and the environment, which exemplifies its values of living fully, honoring people and place, taking the long view, and pursuing excellence in everything it does. Aspen Skiing Company is where guests from around the world come to renew the mind, body, and spirit through unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation.  

Aspen Skiing Company also owns and operates the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts, and more than 410 trails. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Instagram, Facebook, and X.  

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. 

The strategic-minded Senior Vice President (SVP) of Commercial Development serves as a key partner to the CEO, with a focus on revenue growth, strategic initiatives, and commercial operations across our four mountains. This individual will be a catalyst for growth and innovation, driving alignment across departments, managing high-impact capital projects, and shaping the resort’s long-term commercial strategy. The SVP of Commercial Development will lead cross-functional teams, oversee guest experience optimization, identify new business opportunities, and work closely with department heads in mountain operations to ensure our resorts remain competitive, and aligned with our company values and strategic goals. This person reports to the CEO of Aspen Skiing Company.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $175,000 - 225,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus. 

Applications for this position will be accepted until September 29, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities

• Partner with the resorts executive teams to define and execute the resort’s commercial growth strategy.
• Lead strategic initiatives across departments to enhance customer lifetime value, guest satisfaction, and profitability.
• Act as a senior advisor and operational partner to the CEO, helping to prioritize initiatives, manage communications, and ensure accountability across leadership.
• Coordinate high-priority projects, monitor performance metrics, and facilitate decision-making across departments.
• Prepare executive reports, strategic updates, and presentations.
• Collaborate with finance and operations to monitor business performance and guide resource allocation for commercial ventures.
• Drive pricing strategy, yield management, and optimization of sales channels for resort products.
• Ensure integration and coordination of efforts across all four mountains and strategic partner groups.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams focused on commercial strategy and innovation.
• Build a strong commercial culture rooted in data-driven decision-making, agility, and exceptional guest experience.
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of leadership experience in commercial strategy and/or business development ideally within the travel, hospitality, or ski/resort industries.
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field required.
• Masters of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven track record of driving growth, leading strategic initiatives, and managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong financial acumen and experience working with budgets, forecasts, and business cases.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, seasonal business environment.
• Passion for the outdoor industry and mountain lifestyle is a significant plus.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, bend or be on your feet for extended periods of time
• Regularly work in wet, cold, hot conditions requiring the use of protective apparel/equipment to prevent exposure to the elements and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to frequently lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)

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.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

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