Front Desk/Event Coordinator

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Job Title: Front Desk Event Coordinator

Job Summary: As a Front Desk Event Coordinator, your primary responsibility is to provide exceptional customer service and assistance to employees, customers, visitors, and vendors. You will be the first point of contact, ensuring a welcoming and professional experience for everyone. Building strong relationships and enhancing employee and customer satisfaction will be essential to your success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome employees, customers and visitors providing a friendly and professional demeanor with emphasis on supporting executive leaders.
• Professional self-presentation that is business appropriate at all times.
• Maintain a lobby environment that is clean, tidy and accurately reflects the corporate image of the client.
• Thorough knowledge of the building's facilities, services, and amenities.
• Assist employees and visitors with inquiries, such as directions, parking, building access, luggage storage and local attractions.
• Verify building access and process visitor and temporary badges adhering to corporate security policies and procedures.
• Understand and adhere to client environmental policies.
• Proactively collaborate with property management and/or Facility Manager to resolve building issues and repair requests.
• Handle incoming phone calls, emails, and other forms of communication, addressing inquiries promptly and effectively.
• Manage the master events calendar and intake requests, confirm event requirements and ensure operations stakeholders fully understand requirements through management of communication channels, briefing and planning meetings.
• Responsible for coordinating meetings and events logistics including arrangement and set up of catering services, audiovisual equipment and furniture set up requirements.
• Plan and confirm presenters for Executive Briefings, Office Tours and Demos
• Maintain event management tools with accurate and timely information and post-event reporting.
• Coordinate with broader Events and Customer Experience Center (CXC) teams on needs, reporting and prioritization.
• Partner with internal Food and Beverage Catering Manager for large scale events.
• Exercise sound judgement to ensure that events are delivered to exceed client expectations, while maintaining adherence to guidelines and processes and leveraging meeting industry best practices and experience.
• Oversee office snack program and coffee service.
• Confirm technical functions of the room are in working ordereach day and after each meeting.
• Maintain a professional and organized breakroom area ensuring cleanliness and tidiness, keeping a pulse check on par levels.
• Receive and distribute mail and packages to employees and handle courier services.
• Responsible for office management including office supplies, print services, luggage, parking, etc.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree, additional certifications or relevant training is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience required.
• Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, events management or a similar role is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on professional phone etiquette.
• Strong interpersonal abilities and the ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in using computer systems, including MS Office Suite and property management software. Comfortable embracing new technologies.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with composure and maintain professionalism.
• Knowledge of local businesses, restaurants, and services in the area is an advantage.
• Possess keen eye for presentation of food set up.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to stand for long durations (expected to roam/no front desk, touchdown space will be provided).

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

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