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**Job Title:** Administrative Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist **Department:** Product Development **Reporting To:** Sr. Vice President - Product Development**Location:** Newtown, PA * * * **Company Overview:** Just Play is a passionate and trend driven leader in the children’s consumer goods industry. Our products are an impressive mix of promotional and everyday items for the whole family. We work with the world’s leading children’s entertainment brands to manufacture and distribute exceptional products to every major mass retailer throughout North America and around the world. **Job Summary:** Industry leading children’s consumer goods company is seeking an entry level Administrative Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist to provide general office support in a fast-paced and exciting environment. This individual will work with and support key internal and external teams through the management of day-to-day office duties. The ideal candidate will be a passionate team player that can manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while maintaining the highest level of organization. To ensure success as an Administrative Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist, the ideal candidate will be a strong self-starter who enjoys interacting with people and thrives in a fast-paced, upbeat environment. **This is not a hybrid role and requires an in-office presence five days a week.** **Principal Responsibilities:** - Reception duties include managing the front desk and greeting employees, guests and engaging with vendors. - Answer and transfer incoming calls. - Assist with mail distribution including the operation of various shipment systems to track/manage/process all incoming and outgoing shipments. - Create and maintain general office documents and systems as needed. - Maintain organization of conference rooms and common areas including kitchen, warehouse, and showroom areas. - Arrange and assist with various tasks pertaining to in-office events and meetings, both set-up and breakdown. - Assist with duties related to sample coordination and organizing materials for trade shows and other internal/ off/site meetings. - Data entry and information sharing as needed. - Supply ordering and inventory monitoring. - Provide administrative support to cross-functional teams to manage and execute day-to-day tasks as needed. - Errands as needed **Minimum Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. - Highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic and positive attitude. - Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with others. - Ability to multi-task while staying organized with strong attention to detail. - Basic proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook). Just Play is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Salary estimate
$111,000 – $150,000/yr
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