Customer Service Receptionist
About the Role
An established and growing organisation is seeking an enthusiastic and professional Customer Service Receptionist to join their team on a full-time, fully onsite basis. This role is ideal for a candidate with previous reception or customer service experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering a high standard of customer support.
The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for visitors and customers while also providing administrative support across multiple departments.
Key Responsibilities
Reception & Front of House
- Act as the first point of contact for visitors, clients and customers.
- Meet and greet visitors in a professional and welcoming manner.
- Manage a high volume of incoming calls and emails, ensuring queries are directed appropriately.
- Maintain a professional and organised reception area at all times.
Customer Service
- Handle customer enquiries efficiently via phone and email.
- Provide a high standard of customer service and ensure positive customer experiences.
- Resolve customer issues and resolve where appropriate.
- Build strong relationships with customers through professional and proactive communication.
Administration Support
- Provide administrative support to various departments across the business.
- Process customer orders and payments accurately.
- Track and monitor orders, providing updates where required.
- Maintain accurate records and carry out data entry tasks.
- Order and manage office supplies and general office administration.
- Assist with additional administrative duties as required.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a Receptionist, Customer Service or Administrative position.
- Strong administration and organisational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately.
- Professional and friendly manner when dealing with customers and colleagues.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a busy environment.
- Strong team player with a positive and proactive attitude.
Desirable
- Experience within the beauty, skincare, retail or consumer products sector.
- Experience processing customer orders and handling customer accounts.
What's on Offer
- Full-time, permanent opportunity.
- Comprehensive training and onboarding programme.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Competitive benefits package, including pension contribution following qualifying service.
- Employee discount scheme.
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service.