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CBRE

Meeting & Events Planner

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $57,000.00 - $70,000.00
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Benefits

401(k)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life insurance
Vision Insurance
discretionary bonus

Job Description

CBRE is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, renowned for delivering a broad range of integrated services to its clients across the globe. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, CBRE operates within a dynamic and collaborative culture devoted to respect, integrity, service, and excellence. The company boasts a diverse workforce of forward-thinking professionals and problem solvers committed to helping businesses and individuals thrive. As a global leader in commercial real estate, CBRE is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where employees can chart their own course, realize their potential, and make a significant professional impact.

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Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Up to 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work under standardized procedures
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality results
  • Willingness to lead by example and uphold company values
  • Availability to work full-time in Bellevue, Washington

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred with up to 3 years of relevant experience
  • Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems
  • Experience analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Strong organizational skills with a curious and inquisitive attitude
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and projects efficiently
  • Experience in customer service or event coordination roles is beneficial

Job Duties

  • Develop end-to-end event plans to ensure flawless execution from start to finish
  • Produce detailed event planning timelines and track progress
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise
  • Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and supervisors
  • Distribute event orders and schedules to vendors and team defining event specifics
  • Create timelines and floorplans for set-up, event flow, and tear down details
  • Oversee pre-event client planning meetings including vendor acquisition, menu planning, theme and decor, and budgets
  • Support event communication and marketing plans
  • Serve as key contact for day of the event ensuring seamless delivery by the operations team and vendors
  • Coordinate on-site logistics including load in, set up time, and insurance verification
  • Support events team with execution such as directing set-up and tear down, welcoming guests, and assisting attendee and speaker requests
  • Conduct post-event reporting and reconciliation
  • Suggest recommendations for continuous improvement and cost efficiency
  • Present information to management
  • Lead by example modeling CBRE RISE values
  • Work within standardized procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
  • Exchange straightforward information and check for understanding

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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