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Ricoh Americas Corporation

Events & Hospitality Manager

Ricoh Americas Corporation, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Supervisor I, Hospitality Customer Experience

POSITION PROFILE

Provides exceptional service-related support to Service Delivery customers in hospitality, concierge, and Ricoh Workplace Services. The Hospitality Customer Experience Manager supervises day-to-day operations of Managed Services staff. Approximately 80% of time should be spent in delivery of hospitality, concierge, and Ricoh Workplace Services and approximately 20% of the time should be spent in administrative duties, developing and implementing related procedures. High degree of customer interface. This position serves as a representative of both Ricoh culture and the customer's culture.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for managing employees in Workplace productivity (meeting room services, visual communication), concierge services, hospitality and customer experience services

Prepare and deliver performance reviews (or assist in preparation and delivering)

Organize team meetings and define action plans

Able to step into any of the hospitality and customer service type roles: Lobby, Client Experience, agency Guest Relations

Responsible for conference room booking and room conflict resolution, book travel, expense reporting

Conflict management and resolution of conference room bookings

Work with cross-functional teams (AV, IT, Facilities, Concierge) to coordinate events and client meetings

Manages staffing matrix, finds backfills for scheduled and unscheduled absences

Interviews and assesses candidates

Responsible for appearance/maintenance of all hospitality/facilities areas

Support clients and team through excellent communication and professional level skills

Prepare for key client visits / liaise with Building Security staff

Convert monthly volumes into RICOH Monthly Management report along with creating customized reporting for client

Oversees catering program for sites and ensures quality

Works closely with Facilities Management to ensure function and maintenance of meeting space

Develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures for visitor access as well as special requests

Ensures SOPs are consistently followed (i.e. mail procedures, visitor access, new hire procedures, office seating)

Holds Client Communication Meetings: Communicate daily with internal and external clients

Maintains communication with Site Managers and guides and assists with any employee relations or performance issues

Responsible for catering and beverage orders as well as coordinating details with the Hospitality Manager, staff, reception, office support and building management when necessary

Process and follow up on all catering orders. Provide daily guidance and direction to Hospitality Specialists regarding workflow, catering issues, logistics, events, etc.

Manage client vendor relationships, validate vendor invoices and submit for processing

Provide advanced administrative skills in typing, proofreading, and editing various documents; coordinate projects, events, firm meetings and other initiatives requiring the ability to work independently

Manage and/or assist with various internal and external events and coordinate all office-wide special events and projects with identified client/team member

Assist with cleaning kitchens, stocking supplies, and tracking inventory

Greet visitors/guests, validate against guest list, provide badge, parking validation as necessary

Serve as company concierge in regard to guests, clients, staff; provide tours of facilities

Coordinate catering for meetings with support staff and caterers

Maintain and update company phone & speed dial lists

Schedule meeting rooms, ensuring that each conference room has the necessary supplies and set-up prior to meeting times

Where/when appropriate, assist with other departmental/non-client business activities

May assist with daily management of facilities

Create proposals in customer systems as well as in print production environment

Support Executive Level client-facing staff

Vendor procurement and coordination for special projects

Self-motivated customer brand ambassador

Invoice accounts and interact with customers; assist in maintaining acceptable profit levels and ensure that customer expectations are met

Represent the culture of both Ricoh and the customer as required

Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Certifications)

High School diploma or equivalent required; college is a plus

2-3 years in Hospitality and Service industry-related field preferred

Previous management experience required

Proficient PC skills, utilizing standard business software applications and Microsoft suite: Outlook, Outlook Calendar, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

KNOWLEDGE, Skills and Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong customer service skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to set goals by defining and prioritizing specific, realistic objectives

Ability to stay updated on current technology and trends in the marketplace

Expertise with MRM meeting room management software and reporting

Knowledge of Skype Client and Bridge Operator Console

Knowledge of iVisitor guest check-in software

Ability to create and bring new ideas for events

Proficient in coordinating, organizing, and planning events

Proficient in workplace productivity services including visual communication, meeting room services, and facilities/workplace management

Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Demands

Typically an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation, and a normal temperature range and noise level

Work assignments are diversified; interpret, comprehend and apply complex material, data and instruction; prepare, provide and convey diversified information

Minimal physical effort required; work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects typically less than 10 lbs. (e.g., papers, books, files, small parts)

Moderate dexterity; regular application of basic skills (calculator, keyboard, hand tools, eye/hand coordination)

Typically requires flexible schedule

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.

Come Create at Ricoh:

If you are seeking a team driven by passion and purpose, come create with us at Ricoh. We are a team of information seekers and customer-obsessed collaborators who aspire to deliver the services, solutions, and technologies that empower business success. We are looking for talented, inspired individuals to join us to help drive high-performance team and our commitment to excellence.

Ricoh is an integrated solutions provider and partner that connects people and technology, creates outstanding customer experiences, and delivers innovation for businesses worldwide. We empower digital workplaces by enabling individuals to work smarter from any location and harness the power of information-how it is collected, stored, managed, and shared-to unlock the potential in every organization. We deliver services and technologies that inspire our customers' success and guide them toward a better and more sustainable future. If you are seeking a purpose-driven and passionate team, come create with us, and help drive our high-performance culture of excellence into tomorrow.

Invest in Yourself:

At Ricoh, you can:

Choose from a broad selection of medical, dental, life, and disability insurance options.

Contribute to your financial security with Retirement Savings Plan (401K), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) investments.

Augment your education with team member tuition assistance programs.

Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually

Tap into many other benefits to enhance your health, wellness, and ongoing personal and professional development.