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Bayside, Queens NY Insurance Client seeks a professional and customer-oriented Bilingual Receptionist (Korean/English) with at least 2 years of experience in handling phone calls and providing administrative support. All applicants MUST be fully fluent in KOREAN and English, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to manage front-desk operations in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a friendly, efficient, and organized individual who can handle diverse tasks and assist with various office functions. Key Responsibilities: Phone Handling: Answer, direct, and screen incoming phone calls in both Korean and English, providing excellent customer service and ensuring proper message taking and follow-up. Customer Service: Greet and assist clients, visitors, and staff in a professional and welcoming manner, addressing inquiries and offering assistance as needed. Appointment Scheduling: Manage calendars and schedules for staff, clients, and visitors, ensuring appointments are booked and confirmed efficiently. Administrative Support: Provide administrative assistance, including managing correspondence, maintaining records, and performing data entry tasks. Multitasking: Handle multiple tasks simultaneously, including answering calls, assisting walk-ins, managing emails, and coordinating office functions. Translation/Interpretation: Offer translation or interpretation services as needed between Korean-speaking and English-speaking clients, staff. Office Coordination: Maintain the reception area, ensuring it is clean, organized, and presentable at all times. Documentation Management: Assist with filing, organizing office files and documents, and ensuring all information is properly stored and accessible. Scanning and maintaining electronic files. Problem Resolution: Address client or visitor concerns and escalate issues to the appropriate department or personnel when necessary. Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members to ensure smooth office operations and support day-to-day administrative needs. Requirements: Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a receptionist, administrative assistant, or in a customer service role, with a focus on answering phone calls and managing office tasks. Language Skills: Fluent in both Korean and English (written and spoken), with the ability to translate and interpret effectively. Phone Handling: Demonstrated experience with multi-line phone systems, excellent phone etiquette, and a strong ability to manage high volumes of calls. Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals. Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, stay organized, and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office equipment (copiers, fax machines, etc.). Professionalism: Must maintain a positive, professional demeanor and appearance while representing the company. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; additional certifications in office management, customer service, or bilingual communication are a plus. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in a bilingual or multicultural environment is highly desirable. INSURANCE Industry experience will be compensated at a higher rate. Knowledge of office procedures, calendar management, and basic administrative functions. Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience. Health and wellness benefits (if applicable). Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave. Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
We are looking for someone with STRONG communication skills, your daily responsibilities are speaking with current clients and potential clients. Phone based skills are a MUST. This role is 100% in person because we believe in the power of team work and collaboration. We are located in the heart of the Financial District in a state-of-an-art office space on Wall Steet. Must be able to start IMMEDIATELY. About us: Founded in 2011, American Merchant Capital is a private lending and technology company that provides small businesses access to capital and business technology solutions to other financial services providers. Our mission at American Capital Group is to help entrepreneurs and business owners in their time of need, so they can continue to grow their businesses and do what they love. We differentiate ourselves with our innovative solutions, the simplicity of our process, the speed to funding (most loans funded within 24 hours), and most importantly, with the level of care and compassion with which we treat our clients. We are a direct lender and have funded over $150 million to small businesses. We provide financing to retailers, restaurants, hotels, medical professionals, manufacturers, etc. Our creative financing solutions include merchant cash advance, secured and unsecured business loans, and asset-based loans. We are growing rapidly and are looking for smart, talented and dedicated professionals. About the Role: This role offers base and aggressive commission structures with no cap on payouts. First year expected total compensation above $100,000. This role will specialize in providing small businesses and merchants with full financial services including: Merchant Cash Advances Lines of Credit Term loans SBA Loans Business Loan Salesperson & Funding Coordinators are responsible for performing the following tasks: Handling large quantity of inbound clients interested in financing Selling financial products Building a pipeline of business Managing client relationships Working well in a team environment Sales Representatives are also required to follow set protocols and business practices to efficiently work leads, track the flow of information and accurately document all outcomes. Our firm invests in exceptional, highly effective marketing which generates a massive flow of highly qualified inbound leads, extensive and ongoing training, an excellent sales support staff and daily sales incentives with a positive and highly motivated team environment. As a member of our Sales team, you will always represent our firm's moral and ethical standards and be expected to conduct yourself in a professional and courteous manner to clients and co-workers. Highly motivated Ambitious self starter Competitive mentality Driven to succeed, willing to fail and learn from mistakes Proficiency with Salesforce, Microsoft Office Strong communication skills A drive for self-directed learning and personal development Team player Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Able to commute to our New York Headquarters office Promotable to Sales Manager within 2 years Previous experience using Salesforce and proficiency using Microsoft Office American Capital Group is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on any category protected by law, including race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status and prior record of arrest or conviction. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Shift: 8 hour shift Supplemental Pay: Commission pay Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Ability to Commute: New York, NY 10004 (Required) Work Location: In person