Receptionist

Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder. We bring a smarter approach to building client sales while managing their trade show, marketing environments and event programs. Our teams are made up of smart and forward-thinking people who bring experiential marketing solutions to life!

We believe in committing to a long-term investment in your career with a total rewards package including:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• A bright and energetic culture where your ideas are valued
• 75+ years of financial stability

Derse employs over 500 people in marketing, program management, creative & skilled production, and corporate support. Locations include Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas and Pittsburgh. Visit our website derse.com to learn more!

As the Receptionist with our Pittsburgh area office (Warrendale), you'll be responsible for providing a variety of administration support functions for the building, with a primary focus in answering & directing incoming calls, greeting & assisting visitors, and providing top quality hospitality. The Receptionist position comes with unique challenges and set of responsibilities. Read through and apply if this sounds like to opportunity for you!

Receptionist Responsibilities 

• Answer incoming calls, route to appropriate employee & distribute messages accordingly.
• Greet / welcome and assist all customers, vendors and visitors.
• Maintain facility security by following procedures; monitoring logbook; issuing visitor badges.
• Coordinate all general mail activities to include; Distribute incoming mail to appropriate staff member and arrange for outgoing mail accordingly. 
• Organize all hospitality-related functions for division to include:  setting up conference room and ordering food/beverages for clients, management and sales meetings/luncheons.
• Maintain inventory of all office supplies / sales forms / marketing collateral. 
• Enter salaried chargeable time cards in VIS (i.e. project managers, designers etc) as well as hourly time cards on a daily basis.
• Utilize Microsoft Word & Excel with demonstrated proficiency.
• Stay highly organized, flexible and have the ability to work necessary hours in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Provide administrative support to the Pittsburgh division.

Receptionist Requirements & Qualifications 

• High School Diploma / GED and relevant equivalent experience.
• Positive attitude and extraordinary customer service skills required.
• Ability to handle high volume of calls/inquires and interacts well with all levels of management, sales, shop and clients.
• Strong communication & organizational experience a must.