Job Summary

The Client Guest Service Agent (GSA) is responsible for establishing a warm, welcoming and professional atmosphere for all clients, executives and staff members at all times. Located on the Third Floor GSAM Client Center, the GSA will be the first point of contact for visitors to the area, making them feel comfortable, directing them to their appointments and meetings and assisting them during their stay.

RESPONSIBLITIES:
Properly greet and handle visitors with a smile and maintaining eye contact through the entire interaction. Following established procedures with regard to both expected and unexpected arrivals, Addressing guests and clients by name whenever possible.
Greet and direct and/or escort clients to designated meeting room.
Conduct room checks and work with partner vendors to ensure all meeting requirements are pre-set in room prior to start of meeting.
Handling on-floor conference room activities, both visually and by means of the reservations 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.
Conduct opening and closing walkthroughs when business requires.
Assist with coat check and luggage.
Preparing daily agendas, printing of daily packet for daily meeting.
Manage and maintain all conference center, training and meeting materials.
Book meetings/events in EMS and following protocol for email confirmation, no show management and internal correspondence.
Accommodating meeting requests from 3rd Flr email inbox in a timely and professional manner and troubleshoot space conflicts as needed. Escalate accordingly to Conference Center lead if needed.
Answering telephones in a friendly, professional manner, taking messages with accuracy, transferring phone calls, and appropriately handling or referring questions and requests. Proper telephone techniques include always putting a smile in one’s voice and enhancing personalization by using names.
Managing closely all activity in the internal visitor processing system, which includes registering and updating visitors as needed.
Acting as an overall Hospitality Services resource to guests and employees by providing way-finding and amenities within building, commutation and transportation, community retail, neighborhood amenities, and organizational information.
Standing during peak business hours and when greeting guests.
Having a thorough understanding of the emergency procedures and being prepared to carry out designated tasks in the event of a fire or other emergency.
Adhering to uniform and grooming policies.
Maintaining the attractive, neat appearance of the Reception area.
Gaining an understanding of the company culture, key areas of activity and creating "transparency".
Assist with coverage in other locations as needed adhere to flexible schedules to meet business demands.
Prepare and submit daily reports to appropriate recipients.
Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly meetings.
Abiding by "20 Second Rule" and notifying manager on duty of any occurrences.
Capacity to take on additional duties as assigned. Additional adjustments or responsibilities may be changed or added as necessary.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

A genuine sense of hospitality, with a commitment to delivering the Platinum Service® Standard in all aspects of the GSA job.
The ability to work under pressure, prioritizing tasks and juggling many jobs simultaneously, while constantly interacting with visitors in a public environment.
Excellent listening and oral communication skills.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of office technology / equipment.
Punctual, dependable and dedicated to achieving operational excellence, down to the smallest of details.
Discreet, ethical and committed to maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
A consistently professional approach, with a mindset to take ownership and responsibility within and outside one’s job domain.
A high school graduate, with some college preferred. Two to three years’ experience in a client service / reception position within a hospitality or corporate environment.