Senior Events Manager

Role summary

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The Senior Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling and delivering conferences, weddings, corporate functions and other events, while ensuring excellent guest service and commercial results. Candidates typically need a degree or diploma in hospitality, events, business or a related field, along with several years of hotel or event-management experience. Strong knowledge of event operations, budgeting, contracts, sales techniques and banquet coordination is expected. The role requires excellent communication, negotiation and organizational skills, attention to detail, commercial awareness and the ability to lead teams under pressure. Familiarity with hotel property-management and event systems, professional English communication and flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays are also commonly required.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and known for its hotels, resorts and residences across the world. The company operates properties in major cities and resort destinations, including several locations in the Philippines. Shangri-La hotels are recognized for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium dining, extensive meeting facilities and memorable leisure experiences. The group serves business travelers, families, luxury tourists, wedding parties and major corporate clients. Employees generally work in structured, multicultural environments with strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, professional presentation, teamwork and operational excellence. Depending on the property, benefits may include meals, uniforms, service charge, medical coverage, staff rates and training opportunities. Event-management roles support both the hotel’s revenue performance and its reputation by creating smooth, well-organized functions for local and international guests.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers varied opportunities in luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, events and travel services, particularly in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan and Davao. Work culture is generally friendly, relationship-focused and service-oriented, with English widely used in professional settings. Island living can provide beaches, warm weather, outdoor activities and a relaxed social lifestyle, although transport, internet reliability and living costs vary considerably by destination. Manila has the broadest career market, while resort islands offer a more scenic but sometimes less convenient lifestyle. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and a 9(g) pre-arranged employment visa; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Relocating employees should confirm accommodation, healthcare, taxes, insurance, transport and benefits with the employer. Local labor, immigration and quarantine requirements should be checked before travel.