Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $75,000.00 - $89,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
health savings accounts (HSA)
401K Matching
discretionary bonus
Job Description
CBRE is a globally recognized leader in real estate services, proudly ranked among the Fortune 500 companies. Known for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, CBRE stands out as a premier employer offering exceptional career development opportunities. The company operates in multiple segments of the real estate industry, providing integrated services that empower clients to maximize the value of their real estate investments. CBRE’s culture emphasizes growth, collaboration, communication, and world-class customer service, making it a preferred workplace for ambitious professionals seeking to advance their careers in a meaningful environment.
Joining CBRE means becoming part of an organization that values diverse perspectives and invests heavily in the well-being and professional growth of its employees. The company offers generous benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, and comprehensive health insurance plans. CBRE also supports work-life balance through programs such as paid parental leave and flexible spending accounts. This commitment to employee support enhances the overall workplace experience, fostering innovation and teamwork.
The role of Meeting & Events Planner at CBRE is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage teams responsible for delivering exceptional workplace experience services. This position falls within the Workplace Experience function, where the primary goal is to ensure a seamless, professional, and welcoming environment for clients and visitors within designated buildings. The role involves significant coordination and management responsibilities for teams that provide concierge, reception, event management, and administrative office support services.
As a Meeting & Events Planner, you will be pivotal in setting work schedules, assigning tasks, and cross-training employees to maintain operational efficiency. You will mentor and coach team members, helping to develop their skills and enhance performance. Building and sustaining trusted relationships with clients will be crucial, as you will be tasked with negotiating resolutions to conflicting priorities and ensuring that service delivery meets or exceeds expectations.
In addition to leadership duties, the role requires continuous evaluation and improvement of processes. You will assess and address technological and training needs to keep the team and services aligned with industry standards. Managing vendor partnerships strategically to optimize cost savings and oversee contract negotiations is an essential part of the job. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety standards and confirming that all vendors have the appropriate insurance and contractual documentation.
This role offers the chance to work with various third-party vendors managing services such as food delivery, event organization, transportation, and mail distribution. Effective invoice management and budget controls contribute to the financial health of the operations under your supervision.
CBRE values leadership that leads by example, fostering an inclusive and positive culture by modeling the company’s RISE values. The Meeting & Events Planner will act as a critical influencer, aligning interests across teams and stakeholders to achieve collective success. This role not only calls for expertise in meeting management and team oversight but also demands strategic thinking, problem-solving ability, and a passion for delivering excellence in workplace experiences.
The compensation range for this position is from $75,000 to $89,000 annually, reflecting CBRE’s dedication to rewarding talent fairly. Additionally, employees are eligible for discretionary bonuses based on company performance and applicable benefit programs. CBRE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants. This is an outstanding chance for professionals eager to join a leading organization where their contributions will make a real difference in the commercial real estate industry.
Joining CBRE means becoming part of an organization that values diverse perspectives and invests heavily in the well-being and professional growth of its employees. The company offers generous benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, and comprehensive health insurance plans. CBRE also supports work-life balance through programs such as paid parental leave and flexible spending accounts. This commitment to employee support enhances the overall workplace experience, fostering innovation and teamwork.
The role of Meeting & Events Planner at CBRE is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage teams responsible for delivering exceptional workplace experience services. This position falls within the Workplace Experience function, where the primary goal is to ensure a seamless, professional, and welcoming environment for clients and visitors within designated buildings. The role involves significant coordination and management responsibilities for teams that provide concierge, reception, event management, and administrative office support services.
As a Meeting & Events Planner, you will be pivotal in setting work schedules, assigning tasks, and cross-training employees to maintain operational efficiency. You will mentor and coach team members, helping to develop their skills and enhance performance. Building and sustaining trusted relationships with clients will be crucial, as you will be tasked with negotiating resolutions to conflicting priorities and ensuring that service delivery meets or exceeds expectations.
In addition to leadership duties, the role requires continuous evaluation and improvement of processes. You will assess and address technological and training needs to keep the team and services aligned with industry standards. Managing vendor partnerships strategically to optimize cost savings and oversee contract negotiations is an essential part of the job. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety standards and confirming that all vendors have the appropriate insurance and contractual documentation.
This role offers the chance to work with various third-party vendors managing services such as food delivery, event organization, transportation, and mail distribution. Effective invoice management and budget controls contribute to the financial health of the operations under your supervision.
CBRE values leadership that leads by example, fostering an inclusive and positive culture by modeling the company’s RISE values. The Meeting & Events Planner will act as a critical influencer, aligning interests across teams and stakeholders to achieve collective success. This role not only calls for expertise in meeting management and team oversight but also demands strategic thinking, problem-solving ability, and a passion for delivering excellence in workplace experiences.
The compensation range for this position is from $75,000 to $89,000 annually, reflecting CBRE’s dedication to rewarding talent fairly. Additionally, employees are eligible for discretionary bonuses based on company performance and applicable benefit programs. CBRE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants. This is an outstanding chance for professionals eager to join a leading organization where their contributions will make a real difference in the commercial real estate industry.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred
- Combination of education and experience considered in lieu of a degree
- Experience in staffing and team development
- Leadership skills to motivate and manage teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred
- Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance preferred
- Ability to handle sensitive and complicated information
- Strong leadership skills
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as 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 trusted client relationships
- Negotiate with clients, partners, and associates to resolve conflicting priorities
- Ensure support provided by the team is efficient and consistent
- Suggest process improvement efforts
- 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 to achieve cost savings
- Manage negotiations for contract services
- Confirm all vendors have current proof of insurance and contractual documentation
- Oversee programs run by third-party vendors including food delivery, event organization, transportation, and 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 agreements
- Apply knowledge of own discipline and integration with others to achieve team objectives
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
Your Profile Is Visible To Hiring Managers Across OysterLink.
We'll match you with best jobs
Get job offers faster
Search For More Opportunities:
How Candidates Get Hired Faster
Apply to 2–3 similar roles
Complete profile & get best matches
Check new opportunities daily
