Receptionist - Bluffton

Weeks & Irvine, LLC; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Weeks & Irvine, LLC seeks a friendly Receptionist to manage our front desk and provide essential administrative support. You will welcome guests, direct visitors, and answer calls with professionalism.

This role emphasizes customer service, organization, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic office. Shifts may vary to cover peak times, ensuring the lobby remains tidy and welcoming.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
• Direct visitors to the appropriate person, office, or conference room
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk
• Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock
• Update calendars and schedule meetings
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing

Skills

Proven work experience as receptionist

Microsoft Office Suite

Office equipment handling

Professional attitude

Written and verbal communication

Resourceful and proactive

Organizational skills

Multitasking and time management

Job description

Our Receptionist needs to manage our front desk on a daily basis and perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. As a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our company. Our Receptionist’s duties include offering administrative support across the organization. You will welcome guests and greet people who visit the business. You will coordinate front-desk activities, including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls. To be successful as a Receptionist, you should have a pleasant personality, as this is also a customer service role. You should be able to deal with emergencies in a timely and effective manner, while streamlining office operations. This role may require working in shifts, so flexibility is a plus. Ultimately, a Receptionist’s duties and responsibilities are to ensure the front desk welcomes guests positively, and executes all administrative tasks to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
• Direct visitors to the appropriate person, office, or conference room
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk
• Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock
• Update calendars and schedule meetings
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing

Skills

• Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks