Receptionist

Texas Pipe And Supply Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Pipe & Supply Company in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Receptionist to serve as the face of a sales-driven organization. You will greet clients, vendors, and guests, handle high-volume phone inquiries, and support multiple departments with clerical tasks.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and a professional appearance. Background check and drug screen are required; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience handling high-volume phone systems and front-desk duties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephones and provides general information to callers, and/or directs calls to appropriate individuals.
• Assist with office supply orders when necessary.
• Greets visitors.
• Distributes incoming mail.
• General office duties.
• Provides clerical support to the staff.
• Other tasks and projects as assigned by management.

Skills

High-volume phone

Office administration

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Bilingual (a plus)

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

2-4 years receptionist experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced | Location: Houston, TX 77051 | Position Type: Full Time | Job Shift: Day

The Receptionist at Texas Pipe & Supply represents the face of a sales-driven organization comprised of 11 companies in the Pipe, Valves, and Fittings (PVF) industry. As a team member of the Human Resources department, this position is responsible for greeting incoming clients, vendors, industry, and executive guests.

Responsibilities include responding to general inquiry email, providing general clerical assistance to departments as needed, and supporting a combination of projects throughout the year. The ability to provide excellent “front facing” customer service, while handling a high-volume multi-line VOIP phone software, in combination with thorough project support in a timely and organized manner is crucial to this position.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephones and provides general information to callers, and/or directs calls to appropriate individuals
• Assist with office supply orders when necessary
• Greets visitors
• Distributes incoming mail
• General office duties
• Provides clerical support to the staff
• Other tasks and projects as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Related administrative/office with high volume phone experience
• Three or more years of full-time high volume phone expertise and administrative work experience
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Self-motivated and trustworthy
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Bilingual (a plus)
• 2 – 5 years’ experience in office administration
• Excellent organizational skills
• Accelerated computer skills; ability to adapt quickly to computer software programs

Skills

• Basic computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications
• Ability to follow through and complete assigned tasks
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills

Education

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years of Receptionist / Front Desk experience preferred