Receptionist

Arnold Clark Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' holiday allowance with roomto

Generous retail discounts

Private healthcare

Simplyhealth GP access 24/7

Pension scheme

Maternity and paternity packages

Training and progression

Job summary

Arnold Clark Group in Hillington (Glasgow) is seeking a weekend Customer Experience Host at our BMW/MINI branch to warmly greet customers and handle calls with a professional, helpful manner. You’ll deliver excellent service while managing daily admin tasks and maintaining showroom standards with energy and a smile.

The role focuses on front-desk duties, handling enquiries, and supporting colleagues across departments to ensure a welcoming customer experience on Saturdays and Sundays.

Qualifications

• Excellent telephone manner and friendly communication.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service focus.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organised in a busy front-desk environment.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for customers in person and by phone.
• Manage a high volume of calls and enquiries with professionalism.
• Keep customer areas tidy and welcoming and assist showroom teams.
• Cover daily admin tasks and support branch standards.

Skills

Telephone manner

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Tools

Cisco telephony

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're recruiting for a weekend Receptionist to join our BMW/MINI branch in Hillington.

We offer

• 33 days' holiday allowance with room to grow
• Generous retail discounts
• Private healthcare
• Simplyhealth - all employees have access to a GP 24/7 and can claim money back on medical and dental treatments
• Pension scheme
• Maternity and paternity packages
• Opportunities for training and progression
• And much more…

Hours

Full time: Saturday 8am-6pm and Sunday 12pm-6pm

About the role

At Arnold Clark, you'll be known as a Customer Experience Host. We believe that first impressions count and that outstanding customer service should begin the moment our customers enter the showroom.

As a Customer Experience Host, you'll be the welcoming face of Arnold Clark. From warmly greeting our customers face-to-face to helping them on the phone in a professional manner. You'll deliver excellent customer service while staying on top of daily admin duties and maintaining branch standards with enthusiasm and a smile.

Day-to-day duties

• Acting as the first point of contact for our customers, in person and on the phone
• Managing a large volume of customer calls and dealing with enquiries effectively and efficiently
• Making sure the customer areas are kept tidy and presentable and that our customers are well looked after
• Working proactively with all departments within the branch
• Going the extra mile for all our customers

Essential skills

• A fantastic telephone manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A genuine interest in delivering excellent service and going above and beyond for our customers
• The confidence to work independently and also as part of a team
• Highly organised with the ability to multi-task

Nice to have (but not essential)

• Knowledge of Cisco telephony
• An understanding of Microsoft Office and Excel

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do - diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.