Events Manager

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The Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling, coordinating, and delivering conferences, weddings, banquets, and corporate functions. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, tourism, marketing, or a related field, along with several years of event, catering, or hotel experience. Strong communication, negotiation, budgeting, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential. The candidate is expected to manage clients professionally, develop event proposals, coordinate with hotel departments and suppliers, monitor budgets and timelines, and ensure excellent guest service. Flexibility, attention to detail, commercial awareness, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays are important.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders brands. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, attractive destinations, and comprehensive guest experiences covering accommodation, dining, wellness, meetings, and events. Shangri-La properties generally offer structured professional development, multicultural workplaces, and opportunities to build careers in hotel operations and commercial functions. In the Philippines, the group has established properties in major business and leisure destinations, serving corporate travelers, tourists, weddings, and large-scale events. Specific duties, benefits, and employment terms vary by hotel and position.