About the Role:
As a CBRE Meeting & Events Planner, you will serve as the primary point of contact for the planning and execution of
small to large-sized client meetings, events, and conferences at an onsite events and conference center. This job is part of the Workplace Experience function. They are responsible for providing world-class customer service to the clients and visitors of a designated building.
This is a fully onsite role Monday-Friday in Indianapolis, IN.
What You’ll Do:
• Develop end-to-end event plans to ensure flawless execution from start to finish.
• Produce detailed event planning timelines and track progress. Troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise.
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor.
• Distribute event orders and schedules to vendors and team defining event specifics. Create timelines and
• floorplans for set-up, event flow, and event set up and tear down details.
• Oversee pre-event client planning meetings. This includes acquiring vendors, menu planning, theme and decor,
• budgets, etc. Support event communication and marketing plan. Solve issues as they arise.
• Key contact for day of the event. Ensure seamless event delivery by the events operations team and vendors.
• Responsible for on-site coordination. Confirm load in, set up time, and verify a certificate of insurance is on file.
• Support events team with execution. Direct event set-up and tear down, welcoming guests, supporting attendee
• and speaker requests etc.
• Conduct post-event reporting and reconciliation. Suggest recommendations for continuous improvement and
• cost and process efficiency. Present information to management.
• Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Impact the quality of own work.
• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Exchange straightforward information, ask questions and check for understanding.
What You’ll Need:
• Bachelor's Degree preferred with a minimum 3 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Hotel and or Convention Center, Event Center Experience a plus.
• Some flexibility as needed with hours of available.
• Event Operations and Banquet Management Experience a plus.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
About CBRE:
When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!
Disclaimer:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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