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Meeting & Events Coordinator

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CBRE

Feb 23

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • People, HR & Administration
  • Chicago

Requirements

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • HS Diploma or GED required and 1 to 2 years of prior work experience in event coordination, retail, restaurant, customer service or other hospitality experience preferred.
  • An organized individual with the ability to complete multiple objectives in a timely manner and open to flexible schedules.
  • Apply a high level of attention to detail as well as strong verbal and written skills.
  • Comfortable meeting and engaging with new people with a warm demeanor, being able to assess circumstances, empathize and offer help.
  • Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, and memos and ask clarifying questions. Desire to present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.
  • Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.
  • Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, OneNote, Outlook, etc. Desire to learn new technologies and digital tools; such as Apps, databases, financial management, work order management, social networking, cloud technologies, handheld mobile technologies and applications, and communications.
  • Ability to work requiring significant walking or through other means of mobility. This includes standing in position for extended periods, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and/or pulling and frequently lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Meeting & Event Manager in selling private functions. This includes meeting with the clients to resolve needs, meeting those needs and exceeding their expectations through detailed communication with both client and support staff from prospecting to execution of the event.
  • Serve as contact for high profile and/or large engagements. Accountable to develop and communicate end-to-end sophisticated event plans to ensure detailed execution of meetings and events.
  • Will serve as the on-site representative for events; respond to clients’ event needs promptly and act as liaison between Property Management & Client
  • Responsible for building and maintaining work relationships with internal and external clients in a timely and professional manner. Participates and/or leads planning calls, representing the site and ensuring all event aspects are in accordance with building safety and security regulations.
  • May be responsible for setup and strike of furniture and equipment for meeting and events.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

CBRE

Real Estate
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Operating across every dimension of commercial real estate, CBRE sees more so you can do more.

Culture & Values

  • Respect

    We act with consideration for others’ ideas and share information openly to inspire trust and encourage collaboration.

  • Integrity

    No one individual, no one deal, no one client, is bigger than our commitment to our company and what we stand for.

  • Service

    We approach our clients’ challenges with enthusiasm and diligence, building long-term relationships by connecting the right people, capital and opportunities.

  • Excellence

    We focus relentlessly on creating winning outcomes for our clients, employees and shareholders.