Senior Events Manager

Role summary

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The Senior Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling and delivering conferences, weddings, banquets and other events for Shangri-La in the Philippines. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business or a related field, several years of experience in hotel event management, strong knowledge of banquet operations, budgeting and sales, and excellent English communication skills. The successful candidate is expected to manage client relationships, prepare proposals and contracts, coordinate with culinary and operational teams, monitor event quality, meet revenue targets and resolve issues professionally. Flexibility, leadership, attention to detail, commercial awareness and the ability to work weekends, evenings and public holidays are essential.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. The company is known for refined service, comfortable accommodations, destination resorts, restaurants, meeting facilities and wellness offerings. Its Philippine properties include well-established resorts and city hotels serving leisure travelers, corporate guests, weddings and major events. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on genuine hospitality, personalized guest experiences, service standards, employee development and responsible business practices. A Senior Events Manager may work closely with sales, food and beverage, banquet operations, culinary, finance and front office teams while representing the brand to corporate clients, wedding planners, conference organizers and destination partners.