NYC Receptionist

Foot Locker, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage

401(k) | Roth 401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Account

Opportunities for Advancement

Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified C

Strong Company Culture

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Foot Locker, Inc. in New York City is seeking a professional, energetic receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors, teammates, and partners at our Global Headquarters. The ideal candidate is highly organized and proactive, delivering an exceptional workplace experience.

You will greet visitors, manage the reception area, coordinate registrations, and support conference rooms, events, and office operations to ensure a welcoming and efficient environment for all.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in receptionist/front desk/hospitality/customer service/administrative work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet, welcome, and direct visitors in a professional manner.
• Manage reception area to ensure a positive and organized environment.
• Coordinate visitor registration, check-in, and notifications.
• Maintain visitor logs and issue badges per security protocols.
• Answer and route incoming calls; handle mail, deliveries, and packages.
• Support conference room scheduling and meeting preparation.
• Coordinate catering, events, and executive visits; monitor supplies.
• Provide general administrative support and onboarding assistance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Hospitality experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

Overview

Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression.

As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next.

Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.

Come change the game with us.

Overview We are seeking a professional, energetic, and customer-focused Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for visitors, teammates, and business partners at our Global Headquarters in New York City. The ideal candidate is highly organized, personable, and proactive, with a strong commitment to delivering an exceptional workplace and visitor experience. This role is critical in representing the Foot Locker brand and culture while helping ensure the smooth daily operation of our headquarters office.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. At this time, Foot Locker will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Front Desk & Visitor Experience

• Greet, welcome, and direct visitors, clients, vendors, and business partners in a professional and friendly manner.
• Manage the reception area to ensure a positive, organized, and welcoming environment.
• Coordinate visitor registration, guest check-in procedures, and teammate notifications.
• Maintain visitor logs and issue visitor badges in accordance with company security protocols.

Communications

• Answer and route incoming phone calls and general inquiries.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail, deliveries, and courier packages.
• Manage shared reception inboxes and respond to routine inquiries promptly and professionally.

Office Operations Support

• Assist with conference room scheduling and meeting preparation.
• Coordinate catering orders and support meetings, events, and executive visits.
• Monitor and replenish office and breakroom supplies.
• Partner with facilities, security, and workplace teams to address office needs and maintain an exceptional employee experience.

Administrative Support

• Provide general administrative support, including data entry, document preparation, filing, and calendar coordination.
• Support onboarding activities for new hires, including visitor access coordination and workspace readiness.
• Assist with special projects and corporate events as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of receptionist, front desk, hospitality, customer service, or administrative experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting a corporate headquarters or professional office environment.
• Experience using visitor management or office management systems.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.

Key Competencies

• Customer and employee focus
• Professionalism and discretion
• Communication skills
• Organization and time management
• Problem solving
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Team collaboration
• Attention to detail

Benefits

The base salary range is $20.00-$25.00/hour. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.

Foot Locker Benefits

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:

• Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.