Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $53,300.00 - $73,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
FSA options
HSA options
401K Matching
Job Description
CBRE is a globally recognized Fortune 500 leader in commercial real estate services, known for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. As one of the world's most admired companies, CBRE offers an inspiring work environment that prioritizes growth, collaboration, and effective communication among employees. The organization provides comprehensive benefits such as paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and access to medical, vision, dental, and life insurance. Employees also benefit from flexible spending accounts, health savings account options, and 401(k) matching contributions, making CBRE not only a leader in real estate but also in employee well-being and engagement.
The role of Meeting & Events Planner at CBRE is an exciting opportunity within the Workplace Experience function. This position involves managing a team responsible for delivering exceptional workplace experience services, including concierge, reception, meeting and event management, as well as administrative office duties. The Meeting & Events Planner plays a pivotal role in coordinating team activities by establishing work schedules, assigning tasks, and cross-training staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
Beyond team management, this role requires building trusted relationships with clients, partners, and associates to effectively manage priorities and resolve conflicts. The planner also takes an active role in process improvement, strategic solution development, and vendor partnership management to drive cost efficiencies. This includes overseeing third-party vendor programs such as food delivery, event organization, transportation, and mail distribution services.
Safety standards remain a top priority in all interactions with employees, clients, and vendors. The Meeting & Events Planner applies their expertise to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues, leads by example, and models behaviors aligned with CBRE's core values. The role demands strong leadership and communication skills to motivate the team and influence stakeholders toward shared objectives.
Candidates for this role are expected to have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in staffing, training, development, and performance management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and exceptional organizational skills are critical to success. Overall, this position offers a unique chance to advance your career with an industry leader committed to creating outstanding workplace experiences and fostering employee growth.
The role of Meeting & Events Planner at CBRE is an exciting opportunity within the Workplace Experience function. This position involves managing a team responsible for delivering exceptional workplace experience services, including concierge, reception, meeting and event management, as well as administrative office duties. The Meeting & Events Planner plays a pivotal role in coordinating team activities by establishing work schedules, assigning tasks, and cross-training staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
Beyond team management, this role requires building trusted relationships with clients, partners, and associates to effectively manage priorities and resolve conflicts. The planner also takes an active role in process improvement, strategic solution development, and vendor partnership management to drive cost efficiencies. This includes overseeing third-party vendor programs such as food delivery, event organization, transportation, and mail distribution services.
Safety standards remain a top priority in all interactions with employees, clients, and vendors. The Meeting & Events Planner applies their expertise to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues, leads by example, and models behaviors aligned with CBRE's core values. The role demands strong leadership and communication skills to motivate the team and influence stakeholders toward shared objectives.
Candidates for this role are expected to have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in staffing, training, development, and performance management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and exceptional organizational skills are critical to success. Overall, this position offers a unique chance to advance your career with an industry leader committed to creating outstanding workplace experiences and fostering employee growth.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance preferred
- Ability to guide exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information
- Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Extensive organizational skills with inquisitive mindset
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance
- Ability to guide exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information
- Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Extensive organizational skills with 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 on a regular basis
- Assist with developing strategic solutions
- Assess technological and training needs for Workplace Experience teams and clients
- Always follow safety standards with employees, clients, and vendors
- Develop vendor partnerships with the intention of cost saving efforts
- Manage negotiations for contract services
- Confirm that all vendors have current proof of insurance and contractual documentation
- Oversee programs run by third party vendors, including food delivery, organizing events, providing transportation, or mail distribution
- Ensure all invoices for business services are billed
- Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values
- Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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