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Meeting & Events Manager - Mountain View CA

Job ID

241641

Posted

09-Oct-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Communications/Public Relations, People/Human Resources

Location(s)

Mountain View - California - United States of America

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 culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential.

Why CBRE?

+ **Competitive Benefits** **: CBRE offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan starting the first day of the month following your start date.**

+ **Professional Development** **: We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.**

+ **Career Advancement** **: CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing ample opportunities for career progression and advancement within the company.**

+ **Company Resources** **: You'll be equipped with the necessary tools and resources to excel in your role, including a company van for transportation and all the tools needed to perform your job duties.**

**ABOUT THE ROLE** :

The Meeting & Events Manager is pivotal in delivering high-quality experience services and events for a building, campus, or portfolio. The role's primary goal is to align operations with client needs and objectives, ensuring flawless execution and high client satisfaction. This role is designed for a dynamic individual capable of managing complex events, engaging with high-profile clients, and ensuring service excellence across multiple experience services. This role combines leadership, operational management, client relationship building, and detailed event execution to create exceptional experiences.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

1. Event Management:

+ Lead and execute all elements of event planning and management as the primary point of contact.

+ Handle Tier 1 (large, complex) and offsite events for high-profile engagements.

+ Develop and communicate end-to-end event plans, engaging in curation and ideation as needed.

+ Source, select, and recommend vendors for catering, decor, entertainment, and giveaways.

+ Organize event logistics including set-up, staff communication, vendor management, attendee/speaker requests, and tear-down.

+ Manage food and beverage services, including menu planning and catering selection.

+ Support budget creation and adherence, ensuring timely request and review of invoices.

2. Client Engagement & Communication:

+ Serve as the key contact for clients, ensuring thorough communication and understanding of event details.

+ Coordinate regular engagement to resolve complex issues and provide a positive experience.

+ Develop and distribute materials that comply with client and company brand guidelines.

+ Capture post-event reporting and reconciliation, providing recommendations for improvement.

3. Operational Management:

+ Manage a team of Hosts who serve as cultural and community ambassadors

+ Ensure all employee-facing services within the building or campus, including Concierge, Reception, Room Management, A/V Support, Meeting & Event Management, Community Programs, Food Serices, Parking & Commute, Moves, Adds, Changes, Space Reset, and Workplace Onboarding.

+ Establish work schedules, assign tasks, cross-train staff, and develop team skills.

+ Review staff workloads and adjust proactively to meet business demands.

+ Ensure consistency in service through continuous review and improvement of processes.

4. Supervisory Responsibilities:

+ Provide mentorship and guidance to team members.

+ Recommend recruitment, selection, corrective action, and termination of staff.

+ Prepare and deliver performance appraisals.

+ Model behaviors that are consistent with company values and motivate staff to attain performance goals.

5. Collaborative Efforts:

+ Maintain relationships with internal and external clients and vendors.

+ Coordinate with company and client IT teams on technology and training needs.

+ Manage negotiations for contract services and ensure vendor compliance with insurance and contractual documentation.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

+ Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a related field of work or equivalent work experience and a minimum of 4+ years working in the meetings industry in areas such as a planner, travel management, hotel sales or similar preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience (equivalent work experience = 2 years experience for every year of higher-level education).

+ Experience exercising project management skills with a focus on event planning.

+ Certified Meeting Professional Certification preferred.

+ Proficient in vendor management and negotiation.

+ Experience in supervising and mentoring a team.

BONUS ELIGIBLE: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Meeting & Events Manager position is $95k annually and the maximum salary for the Manager position is $125k 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.

**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, sexual 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 +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (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)