Receptionist - Emerson Group

Maple Shade, NJ 08052

About the Job

Front Desk Receptionist needed for International Firm in Cherry Hill, NJ

Temp to Hire
$19./hr
100% in Office

Primarily responsible for managing the front desk daily and performing a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. This position is the first point of contact for our company and requires a high level of personal interaction, pro-activeness, and customer service acumen.

High School diploma: additional qualifications will be a plus.
2+ years office experience.
Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative, or similar role.
A self-starter capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing.
Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to take initiative in completing assigned work and projects.
Proven calendar management skills with experience scheduling meetings and appointments.
Enthusiastic and personable.
Professional attitude and appearance.
Strong communication and people skills.
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
Exceptional telephone etiquette.

This position requires minimal physical activity but does require computer usage for an extended period – up to 8 hours a day.
No unusual environmental, lifting or exertion requirements are associated with this position.

Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the site.
Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges, front gate).
Ensure the front desk is neat, presentable, and equipped with all the necessary supplies such as pens, forms, and paper.
Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office.
Provide basic and accurate information in person and via phone/email.
Answer all client questions and incoming calls; redirect phone calls to the appropriate department and take down messages.
Accept all letters and packages and distribute them to their appropriate departments.
Maintain employee and department directories as a guide for directing visitors.
Maintains the Training Room calendars by reserving dates and times. Advises booking Conference Room calendars through Outlook and assists as needed in bookings.
Provides general information regarding routine inquiries from customers, and refers non-routine, sensitive, and/or complex requests for information and other inquiries or complaints
Committed to the Company’s safety and quality programs.

Source : Emerson Group