Senior Events Manager

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The Senior Events Manager leads the planning, sales, and delivery of conferences, weddings, meetings, and social events for Shangri-La in the Philippines. The role typically requires a degree in hospitality, business, events, or a related field, along with several years of hotel or event-management experience, strong client relationship skills, and excellent English communication. The successful candidate is expected to manage budgets, proposals, contracts, suppliers, event schedules, and service standards while coordinating effectively with culinary, banquet, front-office, and operations teams. Commercial awareness, attention to detail, leadership, negotiation ability, flexibility, and a polished guest-focused approach are essential.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and recognized for its hotels, resorts, and distinctive Asian-inspired service. The company operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. In the Philippines, Shangri-La manages well-known hotels and resorts, including properties in Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. Its workplaces typically emphasize warm guest service, high operating standards, professional development, teamwork, and cultural hospitality. A Senior Events Manager may work with corporate clients, wedding organizers, destination-event planners, and local partners while supporting the hotel’s revenue and reputation. Benefits may include service charge, meals, uniforms, healthcare coverage, employee discounts, training, and career opportunities within the wider Shangri-La network, depending on the property and employment terms.