Senior Events Manager

Job Description

The Senior Events Manager is expected to lead the planning, sales, and delivery of conferences, weddings, corporate functions, and special events at Shangri-La Malaysia. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in hospitality, event management, business, or a related field, along with several years of hotel or event experience. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong leadership, budgeting, negotiation, communication, and client relationship skills. Responsibilities include developing event proposals, coordinating with operations teams, managing suppliers, meeting revenue targets, and ensuring excellent guest satisfaction. Flexibility, professional presentation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage several events under pressure are essential.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and city properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and premium accommodation, dining, wellness, and event facilities. Shangri-La properties in Malaysia serve leisure travelers, business guests, wedding parties, and large corporate groups. The group places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, colleague development, operational excellence, and creating memorable experiences. Depending on the property, employees may work in a resort environment, a major city hotel, or a destination with substantial conference and banquet business. Senior events professionals can benefit from international brand standards, exposure to diverse clients, and opportunities for career progression within the wider hotel group.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers varied opportunities in luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, event venues, tourism, retail, and corporate services. Popular destinations include Langkawi, Penang, Sabah, and the resort islands along the east coast, while Kuala Lumpur provides the largest overall employment market. The culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, indigenous, and international influences. Lifestyle costs are moderate compared with many global cities, although resort islands can be more expensive and quieter outside peak seasons. Malaysia has tropical weather, excellent food, strong public transport in major cities, and generally welcoming communities. Foreign applicants normally need an employment pass sponsored by the employer; working before approval is not permitted. Employers usually manage much of the application process, while candidates provide qualifications, passport details, and medical or background documents when requested. Relocation packages vary and may include accommodation, meals, flights, insurance, or transport, particularly for resort positions.