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VIP Corporate Receptionist 1532139

Compass Group USA · New York, NY · 2 mo ago
On-siteAdministrativeFull-time

Job Summary

The VIP Corporate Receptionist provides an elevated level of service to VIP visitors to create a unique and high positive impression. This role entails the escort of high-level visitors from the ground lobby to conference room/meeting space.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for proper entry and escort of high-profile VIP visitors
  • Motivates and sets the tone for staff by demonstrating a pleasant, engaging, customer oriented attitude
  • Ensures the highest level of hospitality and service is provided to VIP guests
  • Verifies visitor identity prior to arrival and create photo bios for the visitors
  • Tracks and manages incoming VIP visitors
  • Manages closely all activity in the internal visitor process. Must be knowledgeable on all daily meetings and up to the minute changes
  • Acts as first point of contact for all activities and emergencies, always remaining alert
  • Serves as point person, taking ownership of any challenges that may arise within the conference center, resolving them, or following escalation procedures as required
  • Handling meeting room bookings, utilizing the reservation system, and focusing on the strategic assignment of meeting space to maximize utilization
  • Serving as the global switchboard, answering calls, directing calls, managing message receipt and delivery
  • Managing on-floor conference room activities, both visually and by means of the reservation system, being aware of meeting start/end times, attendees in the room, food and beverage orders, etc.
  • Advising the appropriate staff members of changes in meeting room status, special requests, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associates degree or equivalent professional VIP client facing work experience
  • Possess very strong interpersonal relationship skills
  • Possess excellent writing, verbal, and public speaking skills
  • Experience with high profile clientele
  • Experience in customer service
  • Experience in a lead customer service or supervisory capacity preferred
  • Able to communicate well and guide a team
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of office technology/equipment
  • Punctual, dependable, and dedicated to achieving excellence
  • Experience in 5 star hotels or luxury retail

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