Senior Events Manager

Role summary

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The Senior Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling, coordinating and delivering conferences, weddings, corporate functions and other events. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business or event management, several years of hotel or event-sales experience, strong knowledge of banquet operations, and excellent communication and negotiation skills. The successful candidate is expected to manage client relationships, prepare proposals and budgets, coordinate with culinary and operational teams, supervise event execution, meet revenue targets and maintain Shangri-La’s service standards. Flexibility, attention to detail, commercial awareness, leadership ability and confidence handling multiple priorities are essential.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Asia and internationally recognised for warm, personalised service. Its portfolio includes luxury hotels, resorts and city properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other global markets. Shangri-La properties typically combine accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, meetings and events, and destination experiences. In the Philippines, the group operates well-known hotels and resorts serving business travellers, leisure guests, weddings and corporate events. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate genuine hospitality, professionalism, cultural sensitivity and strong attention to detail. The company offers opportunities across hotel operations, food and beverage, events, sales, finance, engineering and guest services, with career development supported through structured training and international exposure where available.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, particularly in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan and other resort destinations. Common roles include events, hotel sales, food and beverage, front office, housekeeping and guest relations. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented and service-focused, with English widely used in professional settings. Lifestyle varies from busy metropolitan living to relaxed island communities, with attractive beaches, outdoor activities and relatively affordable local transport and food. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa or work-authorisation status; requirements should be confirmed with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration and the employer before travel. Relocation planning should include accommodation, health insurance, tax registration, banking, transport and emergency contacts. Local weather is tropical, with a rainy season and occasional typhoons, so destination and travel planning are important.