Senior Events Manager

Role summary

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The Senior Events Manager is expected to plan, sell, coordinate and deliver conferences, weddings, banquets and corporate events to Shangri-La standards. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, tourism, business or a related field, along with several years of events, catering or hotel sales experience. Strong knowledge of event operations, budgeting, contracts and client relationship management is expected. The candidate should be commercially aware, highly organized and confident in negotiating with clients and suppliers. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to manage several events simultaneously, supervise teams, meet revenue targets and remain calm during high-pressure occasions. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays is required.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other international markets. The company is recognized for its Asian-inspired hospitality, attentive service and premium guest experiences. Its Philippine properties include major hotels and resorts serving business travelers, leisure guests, meetings, weddings and large-scale events. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on service excellence, employee development, cultural awareness and operational standards. Team members typically work in an international environment where professionalism, discretion, teamwork and genuine care for guests are highly valued. Depending on the property, employees may receive structured training, career mobility, staff meals, uniforms and other hospitality benefits. A Senior Events Manager would contribute directly to guest satisfaction, event quality, client retention and the commercial performance of the hotel’s meetings and events business.