Director of Events Management

Role summary

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The Director of Events Management leads the planning, sales, and delivery of conferences, banquets, weddings, and other functions. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business, or event management, substantial experience in hotel events or banqueting, strong commercial awareness, and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate is expected to develop event revenue, manage budgets and client relationships, coordinate effectively with operations teams, and ensure consistently high service standards. Leadership, negotiation, organisation, problem-solving, and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, are essential.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The group is recognised for warm Asian hospitality, personalised service, and high standards in accommodation, dining, meetings, and events. Shangri-La properties range from urban luxury hotels to beach and destination resorts, often providing extensive restaurants, banquet facilities, wellness services, and business amenities. In Malaysia, the company operates well-established hospitality properties and offers careers across guest services, culinary operations, events, sales, engineering, finance, and management. Employees generally work in multicultural environments where service excellence, teamwork, professionalism, and attention to detail are strongly valued.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, and other resort destinations. Event and hotel professionals can find roles in luxury resorts, convention centres, restaurants, tourism companies, and international hotel groups. The culture combines Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous influences, with diverse food, festivals, and languages; English is widely used in business and tourism. Lifestyle costs are moderate compared with many major global cities, although central Kuala Lumpur and popular islands can be more expensive. Malaysia has tropical weather, attractive beaches, rainforests, and a relaxed outdoor lifestyle. Foreign employees usually need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, with the company handling approval and immigration procedures. Candidates should confirm current salary thresholds, documentation, medical requirements, and dependent arrangements before relocating.