Key Skills
Job Description
Your goal
You are the face and the backbone of the front-of-house experience of Marktlink. Based in our Amsterdam office, you oversee and lead the reception teams across all our offices You will make sure that every guest, every call and every moment at the door reflects the quality and warmth Marktlink stands for. You keep the operation running smoothly, grow the people around you and take ownership of a couple of facility tasks in Amsterdam.
Your responsibilities
Own daily planning and scheduling of our reception team. This also includes last-minute cover when someone calls in sick;
Responsible for creating, managing and adjusting the reception team's daily and weekly schedules, ensuring adequate coverage at all times, including arranging last-minute replacements in case of sickness;
Be the first point of contact when complex questions, complaints or unusual situations arise;
Set and monitor service standards so every client is helped quickly, professionally and in line with our guidelines;
Keep the front office sharp and representative throughout the day;
Onboard new receptionists and continuously coach the team on hospitality, communication and systems;
Conduct performance and development conversations;
Oversee supplies, office materials, badges and parking cards, and report operational data to the Global Workplace Manager.
Your profile
A few years of experience in a hospitality, facility or front-of-house role and ready to take the next step into leadership;
Natural people manager: you motivate, coach and hold the bar high without losing warmth;
You take ownership and stay calm when things get busy or unpredictable;
Strong communicator in Dutch and English;
Organised and hands-on,, you spot what needs fixing and sort it without waiting to be asked;
Entrepreneurial mindset: you treat the reception as your own operation and always look for ways to improve it;
Comfortable working across multiple locations and keeping different teams aligned.
Why us?
At Marktlink, we’re not just dealmakers, we’re future-shapers. With a strong focus on tech, data, and AI, we’re redefining the world of M&A. Here’s what you can expect when you join our fast-growing, entrepreneurial team:
Opportunity to shape the future of a leading European M&A firm;
Unlimited holidays. A unique blend of freedom and responsibility;
Competitive salary and annual bonus;
Pension plan via ASR;
HP laptop and iPhone;
Responsibility from day one, with flexible working hours and entrepreneurial colleagues;
Tailor-made training and personal development;
Opportunity to participate in our funds under favorable conditions;
Yearly company ski-trip & Marktlink Gala.
Core Responsibilities
You will lead and oversee reception teams across multiple offices, ensuring high service standards and operational efficiency. Additionally, you will manage daily scheduling, handle complex situations, and coach team members to maintain a professional front-of-house experience.
Requirements
The ideal candidate has a few years of experience in hospitality or facility management and is ready to step into a leadership role. You must be a strong communicator in Dutch and English with an organized, hands-on approach and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Benefits
- Unlimited holidays
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus
- Pension plan
- HP laptop
- iPhone
- Flexible working hours
- Tailor-made training
- Personal development
- Investment opportunities
- Yearly company ski-trip
- Marktlink Gala
About Marktlink
Industry: Financial Services
Company size: 501-1,000 employees
With 30 years of experience and more than 500 M&A professionals, we are the market leader in the Netherlands and Europe. Marktlink supports entrepreneurs in selling, acquiring, and growing their businesses. Since 1996, we have been building value. We started in the Netherlands as an M&A advisor for entrepreneurs in the SME and mid-market segments. Today, we operate across 11 countries and 23 offices throughout Europe, including the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Denmark, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Poland, and Croatia. Together, we have successfully completed more than 1,200 transactions. In 2025 alone, we advised entrepreneurs on more than 170 deals across Europe. Our local deal teams stand alongside entrepreneurs throughout the entire process: from the initial discussions and preparation to the moment the deal is completed. We combine data, in-depth sector expertise, and an international network of buyers and investors. This enables us to bring multiple parties to the table, often creating competition throughout the process and helping entrepreneurs secure better terms and stronger deals. Our services We support entrepreneurs at various stages of their entrepreneurial journey: • Exit Ready – preparing your business for sale and increasing its value • M&A – advising on the sale or acquisition of a business • Marktlink Capital – investing with and for entrepreneurs We also support entrepreneurs with: • Buy-and-build strategies • Management buy-outs (MBOs) • Management buy-ins (MBIs) • Business valuations Our deal teams are supported by specialists in Legal, Transaction Services, Debt Advisory, and Warranties & Indemnities. Entrepreneurs can rely on one trusted partner throughout the entire process. We are entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Personally involved. Strategically sharp. Focused on results. 📞 +44 (0) 161 706 2401 📩 [email protected] Marktlink, Get the deal you deserve.
