Receptionist
Location: New York,New York,United States
Since 1973, Vida Shoes International has been committed to becoming a global leader in the footwear industry. We are dedicated to designing, producing, and marketing quality branded footwear using our expansive international resources. Our wealth of knowledge stems from the diversity of brands and successful products we have produced year after year.
Job Title: Receptionist
Reports to: HR Director
Summary: The Receptionist will greet, assist, and provide direction and information to clients, visitors, and other guests of the organization.
Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Greets clients, visitors, and guests; determines the purpose of each person’s visit and directs them to the appropriate location
Accept, screen and route telephone calls, directing inquiries as appropriate and/or providing information; Take detailed messages when desired party is unavailable.
Act as backup to cover Receptionist at 29 West 56 office (across the street)
Receive mail, documents, packages, and courier deliveries, and sort and distribute items to appropriate associates
Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement
Provide assistance to the HR team as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
A High School diploma or equivalent with two (2) years of related work experience or a combination of completed education and/or related work experience equal to two (2) years is required.
Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Basic understanding of administrative and clerical procedures and systems
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Able to effectively handle confidential and proprietary information
Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job
Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills
Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail
Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions
Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames
Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk