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Senior Meeting & Events Planner

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $24.50 - $36.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
401k

Job Description

CBRE is a leading global real estate services firm known for its commitment to respect, integrity, service, and excellence. The company is dedicated to shaping the cities it operates in, contributing positively to communities, and thriving in the global marketplace. CBRE has been recognized as FORTUNE's Most Admired Company number one in real estate for three consecutive years and has been featured on the list for ten years. It is also honored by Forbes as one of the best large employers in America and one of the World’s Best Employers. CBRE prides itself on fostering a culture of diversity and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • minimum 7 years of relevant experience and/or training
  • experience in corporate or conference center management preferred
  • strong communication skills
  • ability to engage with clients and vendors effectively
  • proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • ability to work flexible work schedules
  • good organizational and problem-solving skills
  • ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • minimum 7 years of relevant experience and/or training
  • experience in corporate or conference center management preferred
  • comfortable meeting and engaging with new people
  • warm and engaging demeanor
  • ability to assess circumstances, empathize and offer help
  • advanced analytical and quantitative skills
  • intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, OneNote, Outlook
  • ability to learn and retain technical software applications quickly
  • good organizational skills
  • ability to work well under pressure
  • proactive approach to routine and non-routine occurrences
  • ability to work flexible schedules based on business need

Job Duties

  • Directs advanced primary calendar for medium to large-scale gatherings and functions space
  • responsible for all communications, planning meetings with event staff, and proactively planning logistics across the master calendar
  • handles each event as a project from planning through execution, to include crafting and leading detailed event planning timelines, ensuring deadlines are met on time and with high quality
  • participates and/or leads planning calls, representing the site and ensuring all event aspects are in accordance with building safety and security regulations
  • coordinates with internal partners as well as with outside vendors and event professionals to manage client expectations
  • responsible for food and beverage management including menu planning, collaborating with the client
  • key contact for the event in ensuring seamless event delivery by the Meeting and Events operations team
  • captures post-event reporting and reconciliation and suggests recommendations for continuous improvement and cost/process efficiencies
  • supports and provides informal mentorship to junior members of the team
  • may support with budget creation for events and accountable for budget adherence and related activities such as requesting and reviewing invoices in a timely manner

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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