Meeting & Events Associate

About The Role

As a CBRE Meeting and Events Associate, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and day-of execution of meetings, conferences, and events. This job is part of the Workplace Experience function. You will provide world-class customer service to the clients and visitors of a designated building.

What You’ll Do

• Overtake set up, refresh, and removal of food, beverage, and service items.
• Ensure smooth operations.
• Work with management to communicate department goals.
• Confirm pre-event setup is complete. This includes a review of space configurations, and audio/visual requirements are complete.
• Verify decor is in alignment with the client's vision.
• Follow up with clients pre- and post-event to confirm satisfaction.
• Review post-event reporting and reconciliation with management and recap results with the team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex client inquiries and escalated complaints.
• Accountable for the execution of SLAs, KPIs, benchmarks, and reoccurring reports.
• Agree to the head meeting and events calendar for event spaces.
• Order event supplies as needed.
• Gather and analyze data to identify and solve complex problems that arise with little or no precedent. May recommend new techniques.
• Impact own team and other teams whose work activities are closely related.
• Suggest improvements to existing processes and solutions to improve the efficiency of the team.

What You’ll Need

• A High School Diploma or GED with 3-4 years of job-related experience.
• Fulfill the physical requirements associated with this role. This includes stooping, standing, walking, and climbing stairs. Must be able to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• A comprehensive understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems, and concepts within own job function is required.
• Ability to evaluate and communicate unusual and/or complex content in a concise and logical way.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate advanced figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Candidate Accommodations

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).