Receptionist - Lexus of Birmingham

Sonic Automotive; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexus of Birmingham, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, seeks a friendly Receptionist to greet visitors and manage inquiries. Compensation ranges from $17 to $19 per hour, with responsibilities including answering calls, directing guests, and supporting multiple departments.

Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and at least one year of experience in a professional setting. You will work at a busy front desk, handle scheduling, and contribute to a positive first impression while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 1 year of receptionist experience in a professional setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Answer multi-line phone system and route callers to the correct department.
• Greet visitors and contact the appropriate department for escort.
• Oversee visitor sign-in and security processes.
• Maintain conference room reservation schedule.
• Assist various departments with special projects as needed.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication.
• Be a motivated self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Must be punctual with solid time-management skills.
• Authorized to work in the USA and pass pre-employment checks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

AtLexus of Birmingham, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Compensation: $17 - $19 / hr

The Receptionist is the first contact to greet visitors by phone and in person. The Receptionist will primarily answer a multi-line telephone system and greet visitors in a timely, pleasant, and professional manner and provide information and assistance to other departments as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answer multi-line telephone system, determine caller’s needs and route to the appropriate department.
• Greet visitors, determine their needs and contact the appropriate department for visitor escort.
• Oversee the visitor sign-in and security process.
• Maintain conference room reservation schedule.
• Assist various departments with special projects as needed.
• Will have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Will have at least 1-year of experience as a receptionist in a professional business environment.
• Must be a motivated self-starter able to work effectively with all departments with limited supervision.
• Must have intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Must have punctual, with solid time-management skills.
• High School Diploma.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license.
• Must be 21 years of age or older, with a full provisional license as this role will require driving.

It's time to make the most important move of your career. From our cooperative, team-based approach, to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.