Receptionist
Job ID
109675
Posted
15-Mar-2023
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Administrative
Location(s)
Milwaukee - Wisconsin - United States of America
JOB SUMMARY  

Provides administrative support to a department or office location. Provides support for reception and guest services, mail services, phone, meeting rooms and location services.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Receives and directs incoming calls to appropriate personnel.

Greets and announces clients, applicants and visitors. Follows security procedures for recording guests, suppliers and other visitors. Arranges escorts as needed. Issues visitor passes and validates parking.

Assists with scheduling and preparing meeting and conference rooms. Coordinates setup of conference/meetings rooms. Arranges for and reserves projectors and other meeting equipment, ensuring equipment is in good operating condition. Arranges video and/or web conferencing as needed.

Coordinates catering for meeting and events. Secures approvals for catering expenses and reviews invoices to arrange billing to appropriate department or business unit.

Performs general clerical duties associated with distributing office faxes, packages and mail. Uses tracking systems to record inbound and outbound courier, freight and mail. Follows security protocol for screening inbound deliveries.

Orders office supplies and common use items for the location, such as supplies, equipment toner, printer paper, freight and shipping supplies etc.

Maintains a neat appearance in the reception area, conference rooms, and other common areas. Requests building and housekeeping services as needed. Arranges equipment service as needed.

Maintains records and logs of service requests and tracks their status.

Maintains a file of services including transportation sources, accommodations, and referral contacts. May arrange convenience/hospitality services for guests such as transportation, tickets, reservations, etc.

May perform other duties as assigned.



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE  

HS Diploma or GED required. Prior Front Desk, Concierge, customer service or other hospitality experience preferred.


CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES  

None.


COMMUNICATION SKILLS  

Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor with a strong, professional customer service orientation.


FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE  

Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.


REASONING ABILITY  

Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires basic analytical skills.


OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES  

Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work flexible work schedules based on office needs.


SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY  

Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

CBRE GWS
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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