Workplace Receptionist

About The Role

As a CBRE Receptionist, you will serve as the primary point of contact and the welcoming face of our office, playing a vital role in creating a professional and seamless environment for clients, visitors, and employees. This position is an integral part of the Workplace Experience function, dedicated to delivering world-class customer service and supporting the administrative needs of a designated building.

You will contribute to an elevated guest experience, particularly for our international visitors, and ensure the smooth daily operation of the reception area.

• Greet clients, applicants, and visitors warmly upon arrival, ensuring a positive first impression.
• Issue visitor passes, manage parking validations, and meticulously follow security protocols to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Receive and efficiently direct incoming calls to the appropriate personnel or voicemail, managing a multi-line phone system.
• Schedule and prepare meeting and conference rooms, including room setup, coordinating catering orders, and securing necessary technological equipment.
• Request building and housekeeping services as needed to ensure meeting spaces and common areas are well-maintained.
• Perform general clerical duties, including distributing office faxes and packages, and ordering office supplies to maintain inventory.
• Arrange hospitality services for guests, such as transportation, event tickets, and reservations, to ensure a comfortable and elevated experience.
• Utilize existing procedures to resolve straightforward problems, demonstrating good judgment within defined parameters.
• Cross-train as needed to support various administrative functions and contribute to overall team efficiency.
• Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail.
• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

• High School Diploma or GED with up to 1 years of job-related experience.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recr or via telephone at  (U.S.) and  (Canada).