Corporate Receptionist

Lincoln International • Chicago, IL

169d • $50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Lincoln International is seeking a Corporate Receptionist to join its rapidly growing team in Chicago. The Corporate Receptionist position provides an excellent opportunity to work in a demanding, yet supportive, collaborative environment. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Corporate Receptionist will serve as one of three main points of contact for guests in Lincoln International’s Chicago Office. The Corporate Receptionist should have relevant professional experience, be entrepreneurial, poised, and able to deal with many different people both inside as well as outside the firm. To be successful in this role, you will have exceptional organizational skills, be team focused, and have flexibility to best support each team member. In addition, you will have a strong attention to detail, the ability to work professionally and efficiently in a deadline driven environment and the willingness to take ownership of tasks from beginning to end. Regular working hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with a 30-minute lunch break. Willingness and ability to work overtime is necessary.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience as a corporate receptionist.
• Enthusiastic, positive demeanor and desire to provide exceptional guest service always.
• Excellent internal and external interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required; knowledge of Salesforce and Concur is a plus.
• Strong comfort level with technology in general.
• Exceptional organizational, time management and critical thinking skills.
• Value and possess strong competency in the following behaviors: Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Integration, Collaboration, and Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as one of three main points of contact for guests, over the phone and in-person.
• Answer a multi-line phone system and direct calls to the appropriate person or effectively deal with inquiries.
• Responsible for clearing visitors through the tenant portal.
• Greet and interact with guests in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner.
• Coordinate with others in the Chicago office to create an exceptional experience for visitors arriving at the office.
• Manage and monitor room calendars for upcoming meetings through Workspace; assist with setting up required resources and other services, such as catering, in support of smooth and efficient meeting facilitation.
• Troubleshoot minor issues with A/V and phones; coordinate with the appropriate resource, if needed.
• Maintain a clean office environment.
• Responsible for mail/package coordination and delivery.
• Refresh refrigerators in conference rooms daily and stock kitchen condiments, as needed.
• Expense processing through Concur.
• Gain proficiency in Salesforce to perform basic administrative tasks.
• Assist Office Manager with planning and executing internal and external events.
• Assist Office Manager with new hire and leaver office tasks.
• Advise Office Manager of any office maintenance issues.
• Ad-hoc projects and administrative responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits to eligible employees.
• Bonus pay eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees