Workplace Experience Supervisor - Chicago, IL

CBRE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Workplace Experience Supervisor in the United States, supervising a team delivering white-glove hospitality to employees and clients within a designated building. This role emphasizes world-class service, scheduling, budget oversight, and vendor coordination.

Applicants should have 2+ years in front desk or hospitality, a Bachelor's degree preferred, and strong communication skills. The position includes benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for career growth within CBRE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years in front desk, concierge, or hospitality.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to stand/walk and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage daily activities of the workplace experience team.
• Review invoices and track team costs.
• Respond to client requests and complaints about experience services.
• Develop vendor partnerships to achieve cost savings.
• Deliver orientation for new employees.
• Enforce safety standards and support business continuity.
• Lead by example and align with CBRE RISe values.

Skills

Front desk experience

Concierge experience

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

3-5 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

"Ready to take your career to the next level? Join our top tier Workplace Experience Host Team at CBRE, where you'll collaborate with a diverse group of associates to provide white glove hospitality to employees and clients, creating a wonderful workplace environment and daily experience."

This Fortune 500 Company offers Competitive Compensation, Full Benefits and Paid Time Off with unlimited opportunities of career growth.

About The Role

As a CBRE Workplace Experience Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising employees that oversee the delivery of workplace experience 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

• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff.
• Maintain records of costs incurred by workplace team activities. Review invoices as needed.
• Respond to customer requests and complaints about the experience services department.
• Approve client materials. Ensure materials align with brand guidelines. Maintain the integrity of databases and other digital tools associated with service delivery.
• Develop and maintain vendor partnerships with the intention of cost-saving efforts. Assist with negotiations for contract services. Confirm that all vendors have current proof of insurance and contractual documentation.
• Deliver a world-class orientation experience to new employees. Establish new techniques to ensure the team can meet its objectives.
• Always enforce safety standards with employees, clients, and vendors. Assist in the completion of the Service Business Continuity plan.
• Resolve complex problems and identify appropriate approaches to existing solutions to accomplish team objectives.
• May establish new techniques to ensure the team is able to meet its objectives.
• Has a direct impact on the team objectives as well as the objectives of related teams.
• Ensure personal and team outcomes have a positive impact on customer objectives.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Guide team through the application of basic knowledge of practices and procedures. Work to build consensus.

What You’ll Need

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• 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.
• A minimum of 2 years of front desk, concierge, customer service, or other hospitality experience.
• Open and flexible work schedules.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret and action instructions.
• Comfortable meeting and engaging with new people with a warm demeanor, being able to assess circumstances, empathize, and offer help.
• Apply a high level of attention to detail as well as strong verbal and written skills.
• Ability to work requiring significant walking or through other means of mobility. This includes standing in position for extended periods, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and/or pulling, and frequently lifting to 40 lbs.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset

Why CBRE?

A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity! This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Vision insurance, generous PTO and more.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Workplace Experience Supervisor position is $70,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Workplace Experience Supervisor position is $75,000 annually. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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