Receptionist

Priority Wire & Cable Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with employer contributions

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Paid holidays

PTO

Cancer, critical illness, and accident

Job summary

Priority Wire & Cable Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Receptionist to greet visitors, answer phones, and support the Sales team. The role includes order accuracy checks and general clerical duties, with in-person attendance an essential function.

You'll need strong communication, interpersonal, and office software skills, and the ability to lift up to 15 lbs. Prior admin experience and wire & cable familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and professionalism.
• Basic understanding of administrative procedures and clerical systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and visitors, determine purpose, and direct to appropriate location.
• Check accuracy of orders.
• Answer, screen, and direct phone calls; take messages and schedule appointments.
• Receive mail/documents/packages and distribute them as needed.
• Provide administrative and clerical support; perform basic filing and record-keeping.
• Maintain attendance and other essential records as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

1–3 years administrative experience

Job description

The Receptionist, based at our Houston, TX sales office, will answer the phone and greet, assist, and provide direction and information to clients, visitors, and other guests of the organization. This position also supports our Sales team and is responsible for checking the accuracy of each order.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Some of your duties may include:

• Greets clients, visitors, and guests; determines the purpose of each person’s visit and directs or escorts him or her to the appropriate location
• Checks accuracy of each order
• Answers, screens, and directs phone calls to staff: takes messages and schedules appointments
• Receives mail, documents, packages, and courier deliveries and delivers or distributes the items
• Performs administrative and clerical support tasks
• Performs basic filing and record-keeping
• Performs other duties
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job due to its in-person work requirement

You will also need to be able to:

• Have excellent verbal communication skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Have a basic understanding of administrative and clerical procedures and systems
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Perks and Benefits at Priority Wire and Cable:

• Competitive salary - $18/hr
• Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents
• Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation
• Paid Holidays AND PTO
• Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available

Requirements:

• Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
• 1-3 years of administrative experience preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs at times
• Prior Wire & Cable experience is a plus

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, now and in the future, without the need for employer sponsorship of a work visa (e.g., H-1B) now or in the future. If hired, you must provide proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Priority Wire & Cable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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