Workplace Experience Manager (Petaling Jaya, Selangor)

CBRE; Selangor; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commercial real estate firm is seeking a Workplace Experience Manager in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The role includes managing a team that provides essential workplace experience services, such as concierge and event management. You will build client relationships, oversee team activities, and suggest improvements. A Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years in relevant areas is preferred, especially in hospitality management. The organization values diverse perspectives and seeks motivated individuals looking to make an impact.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in workplace services.
• Experience in hospitality management is highly preferred.
• Ability to convey performance expectations and manage problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees delivering workplace experience services.
• Coordinate daily activities and establish work schedules.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships.
• Suggest process improvements and ensure consistency in support.

Skills

Hospitality management

Leadership skills

Organization skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Workplace Experience Manager (Petaling Jaya, Selangor)

CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services and investments. With services, insights and data that span every dimension of the industry, we create solutions for clients of every size, in every sector and across every geography. CBRE is the place where talented people who want to do impactful work can realize potential in every dimension.

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)

As one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from the Fortune 500 global companies to single, iconic buildings.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Workplace Experience Manager, you will be responsible for managing employees that oversee the delivery of workplace experience services. Examples of services include Concierge, Reception, Meeting & Event Management, and administrative office duties. 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. Monitor 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.
• Build and maintain a trusted client relationship. Negotiate with clients, partners, and associates to resolve conflicting priorities.
• Ensure support provided by the team is efficient and consistent. Suggest process improvement efforts on a regular basis. Assist with developing strategic solutions.
• Assess technological and training needs for Workplace Experience teams and clients. Always follow safety standards with employees, clients, and vendors.
• Develop vendor partnerships with the intention of cost saving efforts. Manage negotiations for contract services. Confirm that all vendors have current proof of insurance and contractual documentation.
• Oversee programs ran by third party vendors. This includes food delivery, organizing events, providing transportation, or mail distribution. Ensure all invoices for business services billed.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
• Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience in the areas of hospitality management is highly preferred.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

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 skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

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.

If the above interests you, we would love to hear from you!