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Front Desk Lead/Administrative Support

Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual Salary
Westport, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 11/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2026

We’re hiring for a Front Desk Lead position, which, while it may sound straightforward, is designed to be a stepping stone into operations, marketing, and leadership roles within our firm.

This is a full-time role in our Westport CT office. The Front Desk Lead will oversee receptionist duties, maintains office facilities, and assists with administrative work as needed.

Key responsibilities include:

Visitors & Communications:

  • Greet and direct visitors, coordinate security access, and work with building management
  • Answer, screen, and direct calls and voicemails from the general inbox.
  • Maintain the office directory and process mail.
  • Run and distribute daily and monthly reports.

Facilities:

  • Maintain and stock the reception, conference rooms, mail/copy room, and kitchen.
  • Manage inventory and order office supplies.
  • Coordinate with service providers for office maintenance.

Policy Post Approval Processing:

  • Log and distribute issued policies from Home Office.

Administrative Assistance:

  • Provide help with administrative tasks as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in computer and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Strong organizational skills.

Why Join Us?

  • Growth Potential: Cali, our Director of Operations, began in this role at the end of 2021 after earning a degree in communications. She has since been promoted twice and now serves as second in command at our Westport office.
  • Career Advancement: Olivia, who currently holds the role, started in October 2024 and has already advanced to an operations lead position, prompting us to seek her replacement.
  • Wider Horizons: As part of a large organization like NM, your career advancement opportunities aren't just limited to our office but extend across various cities and regions nationwide.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $60,000

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