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Meeting & Events Planner - Cambridge

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Job Description

CBRE is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, renowned for its global leadership in delivering innovative real estate solutions. The company emphasizes integrity, respect, service, and excellence in its operations and culture, creating an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and skills. CBRE’s Host service line focuses on elevating workplace experiences by integrating technology, amenities, and community-centric services designed to improve employee well-being, productivity, and organizational effectiveness. This innovative approach enables clients to navigate and utilize their work environments more efficiently and enjoyably, leveraging concierge-quality services, advanced technology platforms, and customer service excellence to create a... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Up to 3 years of relevant experience
  • Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems
  • Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products
  • Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset
  • Authorized to work in the USA without visa sponsorship

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Up to 3 years of relevant experience in event planning or similar roles
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to analyze information and standard practices to make sound judgments
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Customer service orientation with a problem-solving mindset

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/or supervisor
  • Distribute event orders and schedules to vendors and team defining event specifics
  • Create timelines and floorplans for set-up, event flow, and event set up and tear down details
  • Oversee pre-event client planning meetings including vendor acquisition, menu planning, theme and decor, budgets
  • Support event communication and marketing plans
  • Ensure seamless event delivery by managing day-of coordination
  • Confirm load in, set up time, and vendor insurance documentation
  • Direct event set-up and tear down, welcome guests, support attendee and speaker requests
  • Conduct post-event reporting and reconciliation
  • Suggest recommendations for continuous improvement and cost efficiency
  • Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values
  • Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
  • Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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