Meeting & Events Planner - Bellevue WA

Renton, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $75,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

401K Matching

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Job Description

CBRE is a globally recognized Fortune 500 leader and the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, CBRE provides a dynamic and inspiring work environment where careers can thrive. As a company that values collaboration, diversity, and a culture of continuous growth, CBRE offers unparalleled opportunities for professional advancement. Employees benefit from generous paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive parental leave policy, alongside a robust package of medical, vision, dental insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and 401K matching contributions. This holistic approach to employee well-being underlines CBRE's dedication to fostering an environment that attracts and retains top talent from around the globe.

The Meeting & Events Planner role at CBRE is a pivotal position within the Workplace Experience function, which focuses on delivering exceptional customer service to clients and visitors in designated buildings. This role entails managing a diverse team responsible for concierge, reception, event management, and administrative office activities. The planner will coordinate daily team operations, including task delegation, scheduling, and staff training, ensuring efficient and consistent service delivery. With responsibilities that span client relationship building and vendor management, the Meeting & Events Planner will negotiate contracts, oversee event programs, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role demands a proactive approach to process improvements and strategic problem solving that enhances workplace experiences. Candidates will find themselves contributing directly to CBRE's mission of elevating workplace satisfaction and operational effectiveness through people-led, technology-enabled services. The position offers competitive compensation, ranging from $75,000 to $80,168 annually, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses. It also embraces an inclusive hiring practice that respects diverse backgrounds and requires disclosure of any artificial intelligence use in the recruitment process, emphasizing the value CBRE places on human insight and integrity in hiring. This role is ideal for experienced professionals seeking to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact within one of the world's most admired companies, committed to equal employment opportunity and supportive workplace accommodations.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred
3-5 years of relevant experience
Experience with staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred
Strong leadership and motivational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to handle sensitive and complicated information
Commitment to safety standards

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred
3-5 years of relevant experience
Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, performance appraisal, and retention preferred
Ability to handle sensitive and difficult information
Leadership skills to motivate and impact team quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset

Job Duties

Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities
Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff
Set and track staff and department deadlines
Mentor and coach as needed
Build and maintain a trusted client relationship
Negotiate with clients, partners, and associates to resolve conflicting priorities
Ensure support provided by the team is efficient and consistent
Suggest process improvement efforts regularly
Assist with developing strategic solutions
Assess technological and training needs for Workplace Experience teams and clients
Follow safety standards with employees, clients, and vendors
Develop vendor partnerships aimed at cost savings
Manage contract service negotiations
Confirm all vendors have current insurance and contractual documentation
Oversee programs run by third party vendors including food delivery, event organization, transportation, and mail distribution
Ensure all business service invoices are accurately billed
Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values
Influence parties of shared interests to reach agreements
Apply knowledge of own discipline and how it integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues that may not be evident in existing systems and processes