Senior Events Manager

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The Senior Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling, coordinating and delivering conferences, weddings, social functions and corporate events for Shangri-La in the Philippines. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree in hospitality, events, business or a related field, several years of hotel or event-management experience, and strong knowledge of banquet operations, budgeting and client relations. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, highly organised and confident in negotiations, presentations and event execution. Excellent English communication, leadership, problem-solving and teamwork skills are expected, together with flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays. Experience with luxury hotels, destination events or international clients is an advantage.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other markets. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN and Traders brands. In the Philippines, Shangri-La properties are known for premium accommodation, extensive dining, wellness facilities, meetings and events, and attentive service. The company places strong emphasis on Asian hospitality, guest satisfaction, employee development and responsible business practices. A Senior Events Manager may work with corporate accounts, wedding clients, destination-event organisers and internal hotel departments to create polished experiences. The role combines sales responsibility with detailed operational coordination and requires close cooperation with banquet, culinary, rooms, finance and marketing teams.