Experience Ambassador - Front Office - Chicago, IL

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentral is redefining residential living by offering a network of communities that blend the convenience, connection, and comfort of home with elevated hospitality services. Our mission is to be the leading residential hospitality operator, providing superior performance and an enhanced experience through connected communities. We offer unique communities in prime urban locations, featuring innovative tech-enabled services and premium amenities. Our core values emphasize service, ownership thinking, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment of personal growth, career development, diversity, and empowerment through empathy and growth. We seek curious, learning-oriented individuals who strive for great outcomes. This role is for a people-first focused individual who thrives on exceeding expectations, possessing a can-do attitude, a growth mindset, and an entrepreneurial drive. Successful candidates will be proactive, solution-oriented, and demonstrate strong ownership of their work. The Experience Ambassador is responsible for addressing resident inquiries regarding in-property and off-premises attractions, facilities, services, or activities. They will engage directly with residents and homeshare guests before and during their stay, in this on-site, in-person position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
A minimum of one year of experience working in hospitality or customer service industry required
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with residents, guests, team, management, and third-party vendors in person, by telephone, and via email or text
Computer savvy with the capacity to learn and master multiple software systems
Ability to analyze, organize, prioritize, and follow up with a strong sense of urgency
Active listening skills, strong attention to detail, and strong organizational skills when responding to inquiries and requests
Proactive decision-making and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to diffuse and respond to customer concerns to avoid escalation of the problem
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred
Multifamily experience preferred

Responsibilities

Uphold Sentral’s standards, best practices, policies and procedures, and value of excellence in customer service.
Establish rapport with residents and guests so they always feel loved.
Serve as the first point of contact between guests and the organization.
Prioritize and fulfill the requests of all residents and guests with great friendliness, efficiency, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Greet residents by their name and with a smile to make guests feel welcomed and valued.
Provide exceptional hospitality in compliance with quality assurance expectations and standards to create a memorable customer experience.
Resolve disputes promptly with the goal of achieving customer satisfaction.
Increase company reputation and ensure sustainable growth by discussing the benefits of living at the property, distributing active marketing materials, and providing exemplary service to residents.
Answer, record, and process all calls, messages, requests, questions, or concerns.
Run daily reports, identify any special requests, and check reports for accuracy.
Protect the property and its residents by monitoring who comes in and out of the premises.
Proactively identify potential issues and take the appropriate action to resolve them, informing management when necessary.
Constantly increase residents’ benefits through active marketing and partnership with the neighboring businesses.
Increase resident satisfaction and retention within the community through programming alongside the Director of Services, General Manager, and one-on-one contact.
Remain knowledgeable of local activities and establishments in the area to offer recommendations, answer questions, and give directions.
Manage building access for guests, residents, and authorized vendors using key system technology.
Maintain the atmosphere and cleanliness of entry lobbies and common spaces by stocking and taking inventory of refreshment stations, cleaning up immediate areas and any other necessary tasks to ensure guests and residents feel welcome.
Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, and report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager.
Fully comprehend emergency procedures and the property evacuation plan, and assist with locking elevators open for emergency crews.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships among building staff.
Store luggage and politely handle early check-in, late checkout, and any other requests when necessary.
Assess property and inform maintenance team of any need for repair or cleaning, including receiving and logging resident service requests and following up to ensure completion.
Have full knowledge of and be compliant with all property safety and emergency procedures and follow all local, city and federal regulations.
Assist with administrative duties such as light copying, package management and other requests as deemed necessary by management and residents.
Work on special projects as deemed necessary by management.
Perform other related duties and assignments as needed and assigned.