Director of Events Management (164543)

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading deluxe hotel in Metro Manila is seeking a Director of Events Management to lead the events team, drive business, and enhance guest experiences. This role requires a passion for events, sales and marketing experience, and strong communication skills. If you are organized, self-driven, and detail-oriented, don't miss the opportunity to apply!

Qualifications

• 5-star hotel Sales & Marketing experience preferred.
• Excellent selling and communication skills required.
• Must be detail-focused and guest-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the events management team to achieve revenue goals.
• Plan and monitor events to ensure smooth execution.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance guest experience.

Skills

Events management passion

Sales & Marketing experience

Selling skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Makati Shangri-La, Manila

Makati Shangri-La is a deluxe hotel located at the center of Manila’s financial and commercial district, only minutes away from the international airport. The hotel offers spacious guestrooms and suites, the exclusive Horizon Club, world-class restaurants and bars, top-of-the-line recreational facilities, complimentary broadband and Wi-Fi Internet access, and premiere function rooms.

We are hiring for a Director of Events Management.

As a Director of Events Management, we rely on you to:

• Lead and direct the events management team to drive business and achieve revenue goals
• Work closely with sales management team to drive and expand business
• Engage with guests and always look for ways to enhance the service
• Plan, implement and monitor events to make sure they run smoothly and efficiently
• Collaborate with other department heads to deliver
• Ensure the guests" hotel experience are of the highest standard
• Create an exceptional experience for our guests

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for events management
• Preferably has 5* hotel Sales & Marketing experience
• Must be a confident and tactful
• Must be a friendly, helpful and trustworthy leader
• Is self-driven, goal-oriented, able to challenge the status quo
• Always thinks outside the box
• Must be organised
• Upholds professional values, ethics and integrity at all times
• Must be detail-focused and guest-oriented
• Able to multi-task and willing in to put in additional time to get the work done
• Has excellent selling and communication skills
• Communicates and writes with fluency in English (as well as the local language)
• Has strong interpersonal skills
• Always kept up-to-date with latest industry trends and market practices
• Enjoys being challenged

If you are the right person, what are you waiting for? Click the apply button now!