We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a Receptionist in the Machinery/Worktools industry. As a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our company, providing administrative support across the organization. You will be handling the flow of people through the business and ensuring that all receptionist responsibilities are completed accurately and delivered with high quality in a timely manner.
Responsibilities:
• Manage the reception area, maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for visitors and staff.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communication including emails, phone calls, and mail.
• Assist with the organization's data management, including data entry of invoices and maintaining a structured filing system.
• Provide support to other departments, contributing to the compilation of various reports when necessary.
• Maintain up-to-date contact lists and staff schedules.
• Coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
• Facilitate the smooth running of the day-to-day operations by managing office supplies and kitchen utilities.
• Ensure the security of the office, reporting any issues to the appropriate person.
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries from clients and business partners, and directing them to the appropriate departments.
• Enhance the organization's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, always exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a receptionist role or similar
• Proficient in answering and managing a multi-line phone system
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service
• Experience with data entry and maintaining accurate records
• Ability to handle email correspondence professionally and efficiently
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with clients and team members
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Word
• Experience in organizing and managing files
• Ability to schedule appointments effectively and manage calendars
• Familiarity with Google Drive and Google Suite for various tasks
• The ideal candidate must be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking.
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