Meeting & Events Planner at CBRE San Francisco, CA

CBRE Group, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, stands as the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, recognized on the Fortune 500 and S&P 500 lists. With a dynamic team of over 140,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries, CBRE is a global leader known for its innovative solutions and industry expertise. The company operates through four primary business segments: Advisory, Building Operations & Experience, Project Management, and Real Estate Investments. As a trusted partner in the commercial real estate sector, CBRE emphasizes a collaborative culture founded on its core values of respect, integrity, service, and excellence. This inclusive environment supports diverse perspectives and skills, fostering professional growth and delivering best-in-class service to clients worldwide.

The role of Meeting & Events Planner at CBRE is a dynamic and influential position focused on elevating tenant engagement within office and retail components of the properties managed. Serving as both a programming lead and tenant concierge, the Meeting & Events Planner drives tenant interaction through the Activate app and a variety of community-focused activities, including lunch and learns, tenant-focused programming, and special activation events. This role is essential in enhancing the overall tenant experience by promoting amenity usage and delivering personalized, high-quality service. The Meeting & Events Planner is responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of event programming, supporting workplace programs through marketing, communication, scheduling, documentation updates, research, and reporting. Collaboration with property management teams, marketing, leasing, and third-party vendors is key to providing seamless event execution and superior tenant services.

Key responsibilities encompass managing all amenity spaces and tenant experience programming from contract booking through final execution, leading daily team activities, mentoring staff, and enforcing CBRE's RISE hospitality standards (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence). The planner is involved in negotiation and vendor management, balancing cost-saving efforts with quality delivery. They oversee third-party vendor programs, ensure invoicing is accurate, and take an active role in community and retail activations by organizing tenant events, signage, and communication. The role also involves strategic planning, including maintaining the master calendar of property events, coordinating with owners on long-term event scheduling, and supporting mobile app maintenance for tenant engagement. Data collection and reporting provide insights into program effectiveness to inform continuous improvement. Physical labor for event setup and after-hours event oversight might be required.

Educational qualifications typically include a bachelor’s degree, although equivalent experience and education combinations are considered. A strong grasp of Microsoft Office, analytical skills, and organizational prowess are essential. The pay range for this position is competitive, between $90,000 and $95,000 annually, reflecting qualifications and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance, alongside a 401(k) retirement plan. CBRE’s commitment to equal opportunity employment ensures a supportive and diverse workplace where every employee has the opportunity to succeed and grow. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship, emphasizing the company's focus on a compliant and inclusive hiring process.

Bachelor's degree preferred with relevant experience
Combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree
Ability to solve standard problems using existing procedures
Experience in analyzing information and applying standard practices
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Strong organizational and inquisitive skills
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