Receptionist

Sue Ross Recruitment Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Free onsite parking

26 days holiday

Job summary

Sue Ross Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Receptionist / Customer Support Agent for a well-established Sheffield business. The role is a busy front-of-house position, handling calls, visitor management, customer enquiries, orders, and admin support to multiple teams.

Perks include a generous pension, health plan, free onsite parking, and 26 days holiday. The successful candidate will be friendly, professional, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience inReception, Customer Service or admin roles.
• Strong IT skills with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience using ERP/CRM or order processing systems (AX would be advantageous).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming calls to relevant departments or people.
• Welcome visitors, ensuring a professional first impression.
• Manage visitor sign-in and issue badges per security protocol.
• Respond to customer and visitor enquiries via phone and email.
• Process customer orders accurately using internal systems.
• Produce sales, order book and other business reports as required.
• Provide admin support to customer service and wider teams.
• Manage office stationery, stock levels and supplier orders.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Excel

ERP/CRM systems

Organisational skills

Tools

CRM software

ERP systems

Job description

Sue Ross Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and successful Sheffield-based business for a Receptionist / Customer Support Agent.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional, customer-focused individual who enjoys working in a varied role where no two days are the same. Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, customers, and suppliers, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office while providing outstanding customer support across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Answering and directing incoming calls to the appropriate departments and individuals.
• Welcoming visitors and ensuring a positive and professional first impression.
• Managing visitor sign-in procedures and issuing visitor badges in line with security protocols.
• Responding to customer and visitor enquiries via phone and email.
• Processing customer orders accurately using internal systems.
• Producing sales, order book, and other business reports as required.
• Providing administrative support to customer service and wider business teams, Managing office stationery supplies, monitoring stock levels and placing orders when required.
• Handling incoming and outgoing post, including franking mail and arranging courier collections.
• Receiving deliveries and ensuring parcels and correspondence are distributed appropriately.
• Maintaining voicemail messages, particularly during holiday and business closure periods.
• Coordinating internal communications and colleague whereabouts updates.
• Supporting showroom activities when required by delivering excellent customer service and product information.
• Assisting delivery drivers and facilitating site access as necessary.
• Maintaining a tidy, organised, and professional reception area.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience within a Reception, Customer Service, Sales Administration, or similar office-based role, Excellent customer service skills and a professional, friendly telephone manner.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience using ERP, CRM, or order processing systems (Microsoft AX experience would be advantageous).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload, High attention to detail and accuracy.
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, A positive, enthusiastic, and reliable attitude.

What\'s on Offer

• Permanent position with a reputable Sheffield employer.
• Varied role combining reception, administration, and customer support responsibilities.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm with an early finish one day each week on a rota basis, 26 days holiday, plus statutory entitlement
• Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
• Westfield health Cash plan
• Free onsite Parking

Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.