Meeting & Events Associate

CBRE HV•Beaverton, OR

About The Position

As a CBRE Meeting and Events Associate, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and day-of execution of meetings, conferences, and events. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with 3-4 years of job-related experience.
Fulfill the physical requirements associated with this role. This includes stooping, standing, walking, and climbing stairs.
Must be able to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
A comprehensive understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems, and concepts within own job function is required.
Ability to evaluate and communicate unusual and/or complex content in a concise and logical way.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate advanced figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

Responsibilities

Oversee set up, refresh, and removal of food, beverage, and service items.
Ensure smooth operations.
Work with management to communicate department goals.
Confirm pre-event setup is complete. This includes a review of space configurations, and audio/visual requirements are complete.
Verify decor is in alignment with the client's vision.
Follow up with clients pre- and post-event to confirm satisfaction.
Review post-event reporting and reconciliation with management and recap results with the team.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex client inquiries and escalated complaints.
Accountable for the execution of SLAs, KPIs, benchmarks, and reoccurring reports.
Approve head meeting and events calendar for event spaces.
Order event supplies as needed.
Gather and analyze data to identify and solve complex problems that arise with little or no precedent.
Suggest improvements to existing processes and solutions to improve the efficiency of the team.