Senior Events Manager

Role summary

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The Senior Events Manager is expected to lead the planning, sales, and delivery of conferences, weddings, corporate functions, and social events. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, together with several years of hotel or events experience, preferably in a supervisory or managerial position. The candidate should have strong client-service, negotiation, budgeting, communication, and team-leadership skills. Familiarity with event planning systems, banquet operations, sales targets, and local suppliers is valuable. The role requires creativity, attention to detail, commercial awareness, and the ability to remain calm while managing multiple events and deadlines.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a globally recognised luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its Philippine properties are known for upscale accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, wellness services, and attentive Filipino hospitality. The group places strong emphasis on personalised guest service, operational excellence, employee development, and responsible business practices. A Senior Events Manager may work closely with sales, catering, banquets, rooms, finance, and external partners to deliver high-quality events while achieving revenue and guest-satisfaction goals. Working for Shangri-La can provide exposure to international service standards, luxury-event operations, and career opportunities within a large regional hotel network.