Receptionist

Arnold Clark Group; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Retail discounts

Private healthcare

GP access 24/7

Pension scheme

Maternity and paternity packages

Training and progression

Job summary

Arnold Clark Group in Perth is seeking a Customer Experience Host (Receptionist) to warmly welcome customers as they enter the showroom and assist them on the phone with a friendly, professional approach.

You will handle daily admin duties, keep the reception area tidy and presentable, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the branch to deliver outstanding service. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday 10:30am–7pm, at our Mercedes/Smart/BYD/Chery branch.

Qualifications

• Needs a fantastic telephone manner.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Highly organized and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in person and on the phone.
• Handle a high volume of calls and enquiries.
• Keep customer areas tidy and presentable.
• Coordinate with other branch departments.
• Deliver excellent service with a positive attitude.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Interpersonal skills

Customer service orientation

Team player

Multi-tasking

Tools

Cisco telephony

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

We’re recruiting for a Receptionist to join our Mercedes/Smart/BYD/Chery branch in Perth.

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: Monday - Friday 10.30am - 7pm

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.