About The Role
The Senior Meeting & Events Planner will lead successful execution of events as the primary point of contact for clients and primary communicator of event details to the meeting and events operations team. A Senior Meeting and Events Planner for this technology company also designs and executes high-impact corporate programs and conferences, managing everything from venue sourcing and budget allocation to vendor negotiations and on-site logistics to deliver engaging, seamless experiences for attendees.
In this role you would be responsible for guiding event clients through the full scope of the planning process, such as but not limited to, the master events calendar, confirm event requirements and ensure operations team members fully understand requirements through management of communication channels, briefing and planning meetings.
What You'll Do
- 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 & 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.
What You'll Need
- High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 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.
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, OneNote, Outlook, etc.
- Ability to work in multiple software platforms and learn and retain technical software applications quickly.
- Good organizational skills. Work well under pressure and demonstrate a proactive approach to routine and non-routine occurrences.
- Ability to work flexible work schedules based on business need.
Why CBRE?
We value a culture of respect, integrity, service and excellence that crafts our approach to every opportunity! We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build, and the world we thrive in.
Competitive pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, and more that start 1st of the month. Internal advancement available after 6-month mark.
FORTUNE'S Most Admired Company #1 in real estate for third consecutive year; Ten years on the list.
Forbes Named us one of the best large employers in America and one of the World's Best Employers!
Disclaimers
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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).
