Receptionist

Opportunity

Brunswick Group’s Chicago office is seeking a highly organized, affable and ambitious Receptionist. In this role, you will coordinate with other members of the Administrative Team and the broader business to effectively handle the office’s switchboard, interface with clients, and excellently initiate, coordinate and support the daily activities of our leading corporate advisory firm’s Chicago location. This position offers future development and advancement opportunities within the administrative team within the broader U.S.

**This role requires onsite support Monday through Friday during standard business hours. **

About The Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Phone screening, call re-direction, message handling
• Monitor visitor management system and issue visitor passes
• Schedule and ensure management of conference room reservations
• Maintain the appearance of the reception area
• Greet visitors in a gracious manner by welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately
• Collaborate with the Chicago Office Manager to establish procedures that enhance operational policies
• Maintain strong internal relationships with the Chicago, U.S. and international Brunswick teams
• Receive deliveries of office materials and unpack shipments
• Conduct dishwasher operation throughout the day
• Check conference rooms throughout the day for neatness (remove perishables left from meetings)
• Assist with catering set up and breakdown for client and team events
• Offer support/back-up coverage to other administrative staff as needed
• Perform related duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 1-3 years of administrative or customer service experience in a fast-paced, confidential, client-driven professional services environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Works well independently and as a team player
• Ability to organize, priorities and manage multiple requests
• Ability to think on their feet and have impeccable judgment
• Ability to take on challenges and maintain a proactive approach to the role
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Intermediate to Advanced software skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint for PC, Windows 2000, Internet)

Ideal Candidate

• International wok experience or knowledge
• Multi-lingual
• Familiarization with and knowledge of the Chicagoland area

**Physical requirements may include the ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 40 lbs. **

Why Join Us

Whether you are joining a client facing team, a core services team, or starting out on your professional career journey, joining Brunswick unlocks a range of exceptional employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development.

The successful applicant will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits package:

Base Pay:

The annual base compensation range for this role is $62,500 - $67,500. The base pay offered will be determined by factors including experience, skills, training, office location, certifications, and education.

Bonus Eligibility:

Annual discretionary bonus contingent upon individual and firm-wide performance.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Disability insurance. Employee assistance program. Flexible spending account. Health savings account. Life insurance. Commuter Benefits. Generous Paid Time Off: 25 vacation days and 10 days sick leave, as well as 11 paid company holidays. Firm-sponsored 401(k) Plan with 3% automatic company contribution of base and bonus with an additional 1.5% profit share– immediate vesting. Career training and development opportunities. Employee discounts.

Office Policy:

At Brunswick, our work is a craft that thrives in teaching environments – whether in our offices or on-site with clients – through real-time observation, collaboration, human connection, clear guidance and by challenging one another to keep getting better. Our policy is that our team members are in person – either in the office or on-site with clients – at least four days each week.

The firm will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants or employees, as defined by applicable law. In addition to the application, the process may include virtual and in-person interviews, as well as an assessment, which may be timed. To request an accommodation during our application and hiring process, email americasaccommodations@brunswickgroup.com.

About Brunswick's Chicago Office

Brunswick’s Chicago office is one of the fastest growing in our global network. Founded in 2017, the office has expanded from four to 40 professionals and serves as the home base for some of our highest profile client work in the region.

Chicago serves as a key hub within the firm’s Americas network, bringing together Brunswick’s capabilities across our sector and practice groups and offering distinctive expertise in the consumer industries sector. The team counsels leading global brands on corporate positioning, reputation management, crisis response, and financial communications, helping clients navigate complex issues and moments of change. With ambitions to continue growing our client base in Chicago and the Midwest, new team members play a valuable role in helping us achieve our growth plans and scaling the office.

Our newly renovated and expanded space at 300 N. LaSalle overlooking the Chicago River offers unbeatable views of downtown and an open and modern workspace ideal for team collaboration and knowledge sharing.

About Brunswick

Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.

Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity.

Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.

Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.