Receptionist

Job description

Overview:
Who We Are

Revantage is a Blackstone Company that provides a highly skilled employee base, best-in-class processes, and state-of-the-art technology to multiple Blackstone real estate portfolio companies. Sectors include Hospitality, Industrial, Multi-Family, Office, Retail, Senior Housing, and Manufactured Homes.

Revantage, headquartered in Chicago, is one of three global offices that includes Revantage Asia and Revantage Europe.

What We Value: Our Culture

Creating a culture that inspires change and momentum require the right team. We know what it takes to lead an industry, and are looking for leaders who seek constant growth, want to excel, and continuously improve upon themselves and the industry. The culture at Revantage is built on our shared core values and commitment to be:

Achievers - We expect high standards for ourselves and enable the success of our teams

Enthusiasts - We face challenges with optimism and believe anything is possible

Leaders - We commit to continuously improve our performance

Learners - We learn from our challenges and successes

Partners - We deliver value and positive impact to our partners

Why This Role Is Valuable

As our Receptionist, you will have the capability to think fast, solve problems and ensure that visitors feel they are in good hands. Our Receptionist is often the first person and sometimes the only person visitors have contact with. First impressions matter and this role has a direct impact in branding the organization. As our Receptionist, you will be empowered to be extremely influential as a reflection on the entire organization. This position is based out of Revantage's headquarters in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities:
HOW YOU ADD VALUE

Answer incoming calls for the company, take messages (as needed), and route calls to the appropriate party

Greet guests and employees warmly and professionally with a pleasant demeanor

Book conference room requests upon receipt

Use visitor processing software to update visitors that may be coming in for the day/week so they have access to the building

Order office supplies and kitchen inventory

Assist with large mailings and projects as needed

Code and approve all invoices for Office Services

Act as backup support for travel coordination and expense processing

Support various companies/teams with catering requests and event setup/take down

Enter work orders as needed

Process FedEx shipments

Schedule messenger deliveries

Monitor Office Services email inbox reply as appropriate

Support Office Services as necessary, including stocking copiers, sorting mail and delivering packages

Maintain executive presence at all times as this position if the first contact for all visitors

Qualifications:
What You Bring to this Role

Required:

High school education

Executive presence

Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers and employees

Thorough knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and spelling required to ensure all documentation is prepared in an accurate and professional manner

Ability to identify and utilize resources required to complete daily tasks

Knowledge of general administrative procedures with intermediate skills utilizing computer software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and database management (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet)

Ability to multi-task, work independently, and utilize good judgment to plan, prioritize and organize workload

Preferred:

Minimum 1 year receptionist/administrative experience

PERKS FOR YOU

Competitive salary, overall compensation and 401(k)

Work-life balance offerings include:Productive Hours - weekly meeting-free work time

Bi-Weekly Summer Fridays

In-house and internal learning and development opportunities

Generous health insurance & wellness benefits

EEO Statement

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and/or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email .

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