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Meeting & Events Sr Manager
Job ID
253735
Posted
26-Dec-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Administrative
Location(s)
Redmond - Washington - United States of America
About The Role
As a CBRE Events Sr. Manager, you will be responsible for the management of a large team assigned to meetings, events & conference services.
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.
What You'll Do
• Provide formal supervision to employees. Supervise the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Serve as primary contact with high-profile clients for meeting & events forecasts and strategies. Troubleshoot and resolve complex client inquiries and raised complaints.
• Create a department budget. Approve purchase orders for event supplies as requested by the team.
• Implement enhancements for event success. This includes making improvements to processes, procedures, and systems. Review reports to measure productivity and present findings to senior-level management.
• Confirm operations and vendors are aligned with location requirements.
• Create and supervise department SLAs, KPIs, and benchmarks. Supervise related performance data, identify solutions for gaps, and implement efficiencies.
• Apply a broad knowledge of the business, own subject area, and how own field integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence others to adopt a different point of view while being guided by policies and departmental plans.
• Identify and solve technical and operational problems of complexity.
• Understand and recognize the broader impact across the department.
• Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within job subject area
What You'll Need
• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5 - 8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to empower the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job field, multiple job fields, and department.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Extensive organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive approach.
• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Why CBRE?
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Disclaimers
• Include disclaimers appliable for the role i.e. State Pay Transparency requirements, sponsorship eligibility, COVID 19 etc.
• We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Meeting and Events Sr Manager position is $130,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Meeting and Events Sr Manager position is 160,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 8XXXXXX (U.S.) and +1 8XXXXXX (Canada).
Host
Host is a service line of CBRE, the world's largest commercial real estate organization. Our mission is to increase individual well-being, personal productivity and organizational effectiveness through people-led, technology-enabled services. Put simply: our goal is to help people work smarter and delight in doing it.
Our experience offering connects employees to their environments - via technology, amenities, and communities that matter the most. Host's scalable product suite includes concierge-quality services provided by talented CBRE "hosts"; world-class customer service training and certification; and a powerful, enterprise-grade technology platform.
The platform, which can be tailored to specific client requirements, features a robust mobile experience that allows users to navigate the workplace, schedule meetings with colleagues, reserve workspaces, use food and beverage services, and access building and concierge services.
Find out more (https://www.cbre.com/services/plan-lease-and-occupy/experience-services)
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
If you have questions about this posting, please contact [email protected]
Meeting & Events Sr Manager
Job ID
253735
Posted
26-Dec-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Administrative
Location(s)
Redmond - Washington - United States of America
About The Role
As a CBRE Events Sr. Manager, you will be responsible for the management of a large team assigned to meetings, events & conference services.
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.
What You'll Do
• Provide formal supervision to employees. Supervise the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Serve as primary contact with high-profile clients for meeting & events forecasts and strategies. Troubleshoot and resolve complex client inquiries and raised complaints.
• Create a department budget. Approve purchase orders for event supplies as requested by the team.
• Implement enhancements for event success. This includes making improvements to processes, procedures, and systems. Review reports to measure productivity and present findings to senior-level management.
• Confirm operations and vendors are aligned with location requirements.
• Create and supervise department SLAs, KPIs, and benchmarks. Supervise related performance data, identify solutions for gaps, and implement efficiencies.
• Apply a broad knowledge of the business, own subject area, and how own field integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence others to adopt a different point of view while being guided by policies and departmental plans.
• Identify and solve technical and operational problems of complexity.
• Understand and recognize the broader impact across the department.
• Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within job subject area
What You'll Need
• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5 - 8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to empower the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job field, multiple job fields, and department.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Extensive organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive approach.
• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Why CBRE?
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Disclaimers
• Include disclaimers appliable for the role i.e. State Pay Transparency requirements, sponsorship eligibility, COVID 19 etc.
• We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Meeting and Events Sr Manager position is $130,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Meeting and Events Sr Manager position is 160,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 8XXXXXX (U.S.) and +1 8XXXXXX (Canada).
Host
Host is a service line of CBRE, the world's largest commercial real estate organization. Our mission is to increase individual well-being, personal productivity and organizational effectiveness through people-led, technology-enabled services. Put simply: our goal is to help people work smarter and delight in doing it.
Our experience offering connects employees to their environments - via technology, amenities, and communities that matter the most. Host's scalable product suite includes concierge-quality services provided by talented CBRE "hosts"; world-class customer service training and certification; and a powerful, enterprise-grade technology platform.
The platform, which can be tailored to specific client requirements, features a robust mobile experience that allows users to navigate the workplace, schedule meetings with colleagues, reserve workspaces, use food and beverage services, and access building and concierge services.
Find out more (https://www.cbre.com/services/plan-lease-and-occupy/experience-services)
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
If you have questions about this posting, please contact [email protected]
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Meeting & Events Sr Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Event Management Jobs sector. This role in Redmond offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Event Management Jobs is a plus.
