Sr. Meeting & Events Planner

CBRE is a global leader in real estate services, renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction. As the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, CBRE offers a vast array of property, facilities, and project management services alongside advisory and transaction expertise. Celebrated as the FORTUNE Most Admired Company #1 in real estate for three consecutive years and recognized 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 centered around respect, integrity, service, and excellence. This culture resonates through every client interaction and employee engagement, creating an inspiring work environment grounded in inclusivity and continuous growth.

Located in Hoboken near South Station, CBRE is currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Meeting and Events Senior Planner. This pivotal role involves leading the successful execution of a broad range of events as the primary point of contact for clients. The Senior Planner is responsible for communicating event details to the meeting and events operations team to ensure flawless delivery and exceeding client expectations. This position requires managing the entire event lifecycle—from guiding clients through planning, managing scheduling and logistics, coordinating with vendors, and overseeing on-site event execution to post-event analysis and reporting. The Senior Planner will operate on-site and typically work an 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM schedule, with flexibility required to adjust shifts based on business needs.

The Meeting and Events Senior Planner handles a complex master events calendar for medium to large event spaces and liaises closely with internal teams and external vendors to guarantee every detail aligns with client desires and operational requirements. This dynamic role demands advanced project management skills, strong organizational abilities, and a warm, engaging demeanor to foster effective relationships with clients and stakeholders. A broad understanding of audio-visual needs, furniture and equipment configurations, catering services, transportation options, and attendee support services is essential. The Senior Planner must be comfortable problem-solving on the fly, handling escalations, and creatively navigating logistical challenges to deliver seamless event experiences.

In supporting high-profile and large-scale meetings and events, the planner exercises sound judgment to develop end-to-end plans that align with industry best practices and corporate safety and security standards. Responsibilities also include vendor management, briefing teams, conducting planning meetings, ensuring documentation accuracy like banquet event orders, and supporting junior team members. Budgeting duties, such as invoice review and cost adherence, also fall under this role’s purview, along with continuous recommendations to improve event processes and efficiencies.

CBRE values diverse experiences and expects applicants to be currently authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship. The minimum annual salary for this role starts at $70,000, with a potential maximum of $80,000 based on skills and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) plans, with eligibility beginning the first of the month after hire and opportunities for internal advancement after six months. Working at CBRE means joining a company dedicated to the communities it serves and the sustainability of the world it inhabits, while enjoying a balanced, rewarding career.

The Meeting and Events Senior Planner role at CBRE offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual passionate about managing complex events and delivering exceptional client service within one of the most respected firms in real estate and corporate event planning. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces problem-solving challenges, and seeks professional growth in event management and operations.