Front Desk Associate - Amsterdam

United States Digital Space LLC; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

RSUs / Employee stock purchase plan

Career development opportunities

Product training

Mentor and buddy program

Job summary

Datadog is seeking a Front Desk Associate to manage the Denver-equivalent office experience and support a hybrid workplace. You will be the first point of contact for employees and visitors, ensuring a positive impression and smooth day‑to‑day operations.

You will coordinate with building security, manage badges, plan monthly social events, and maintain vendor relationships while upholding exceptional customer service and a welcoming, organized reception and mailroom.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years administrative / office experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to provide high-quality customer service.
• Friendly and positive demeanor.
• Adaptable to quick changes and growth.
• Quick problem-solving skills and calm under pressure.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Willing to work occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Be a Brand Ambassador for the office, leaving employees, visitors and potential candidates with a positive impression of the company.
• Own the reception area and set it up for success.
• Be the main contact with our building management’s security partner to manage and centralise badging requests.
• Coordinate certificate of insurance requirements with vendors.
• Create and distribute the company staff ID badges.
• Play a key role in planning and executing monthly the company social events.
• Research options for company projects and events.
• Maintain great relationships with existing vendors and source new vendors.
• Audit and order office supplies, manage shipping and receiving.
• Provide exceptional customer service for all staff requests.
• Manage overall aesthetic and cleanliness of reception area and mailroom.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

At the company, Office Operations run the day-to-day operations for the company and help to keep our employees safe, happy and productive, which means every day is different. Office Operations work closely with leadership and employees to ensure that the company keeps scaling smoothly and remains a great place to work.

As the Front Desk Associate at the company, you’ll be responsible for managing the front desk guest experience. You’ll assist with various vendor, event or product research efforts and will be a general go‑to for the Denver the company office questions for both visitors and employees alike. We are looking for a high‑energy, “get it done” person who wants to learn and grow with the company as we rapidly expand.

*At the company, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.*

What You’ll Do:

• Be a Brand Ambassador for the office, leaving employees, visitors and potential candidates with a positive impression of the company

• Own the reception area and set it up for success

• Be the main contact with our building management’s security partner in order to manage, coordinate and centralise all our badging requests

• Coordinate certificate of insurance requirements with vendors

• Create and distribute the company staff ID badges

• Play a key role in planning and executing monthly the company social events

• Research options for the company projects and events

• Work closely on maintaining a great relationship with our existing vendors and source new vendors for various requirements

• Audit and order office supplies/Manage shipping and receiving

• Provide exceptional customer service for all staff requests

• Manage overall aesthetic and cleanliness of reception area and mailroom

Who You Are:

• Must have 1-3 years administrative / office experience, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Able to provide high-quality customer service

• Must have a friendly and positive demeanor

• Be adaptable to quick changes and growth

• Quick problem‑solving skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Willing to work occasional overtime

*the company values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.*

Benefits and Growth:

• Generous and competitive benefits package

• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan

• Continuous career development and pathing opportunities

• Product training to develop an in‑depth understanding of our product and space

• Best in breed onboarding

• Internal mentor and buddy program cross‑departmentally

• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

*Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with the company.*

About the company:

the company is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high‑growth AI leaders, the company enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the company Learning Center.

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