Job Summary
Our team offers flexibility to work one day from home in a rewarding environment with a highly collaborative team. This role will have two direct reports.
About CBRE
CBRE is the world's leading and largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, comprised of the best and brightest professionals. We are invested in the development and unique needs of our diverse employees and strive to create an inclusive environment that allows our employees to bring their full selves to work.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide leadership, management, and development, working closely with the Account Manager, client stakeholders, and supply partners (AV and Catering) to ensure all aspects of planning are taken care of and fulfill the confidence of delivery to a high standard for each event or function.
* Create and chair event planning meetings, implementing a run-sheet per event capturing all areas required.
* Ensure that all key client events are accommodated in the workplace with appropriate vendors communicated and briefed accordingly.
* Coordinate any catering, audio visual, and equipment requirements requested by the client and inform AV and catering teams of any urgent last-minute requests.
* Develop and maintain a system to actively seek and provide proactive feedback relating to corporate functions or events in areas such as; customer satisfaction, cost control, work scope, innovative improvements, and any additional services.
* Responsible for ensuring all associated department costs are invoiced correctly and in-full, achieving approvals prior to any service being rendered with accurate quotations and costings.
* Regular reporting for all event management operations including financials, health and safety.
* Manage meeting room bookings and central reservations inbox.
Requirements
* A minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience within the industry in a similar position and premium environment.
* Strong food and beverage knowledge; level of experience in the field desired.
* Thoroughness and attention to detail is essential; consistent high quality of service required.
* Self-Motivated with Strong organizational and time management skills required.
* Strong verbal/written communication skills and excellent personal management level presentation.
* Experience in a Corporate/Social & Hotel executive functions environment in Events Management.
* Understanding of Audio Visual, IT capabilities, and catering requirements.
Why Work for CBRE?
People are the foundation upon which our success is built. Our company is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. Our people are free to expand their skills and knowledge to drive their careers and reach their full potential. We value flexibility and our people work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing, development, and performance.