Receptionist

Proten International - Our client, located in Mushin, Lagos State is a reputable company mainly into Security Consultancy, Securities and offering Patrol Van Service, Security Guard Outsourcing.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Receptionist
Job Location: Lagos
Job Category: Client Services
Travel Required:No
Level: Entry
Position Type: Full Time
Will Train Applicant(s): No
Reports to: Managing Director

About the Role

• As a Receptionist, the candidate will be the first point of contact for our company
• Our Receptionist’s
• duties include attending to visitors and dealing with inquiries on the phone and face to face. Supplying information regarding the organization to the general public, clients and customers
• Candidate will also coordinate front-desk activities, including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls. 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

Role and Responsibilities

• Answer telephone, screen and direct calls
• Take and relay messages
• Provide information to callers
• Greet and welcome guests as soon as they enter the organization
• Direct persons to correct destination
• Deal with queries from the public and customers
• Ensure knowledge of staff movements in and out of organization
• Monitor visitor access and maintain security awareness by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
• Provide general administrative and clerical support
• Prepare correspondence and documents
• Receive and sort mail and deliveries
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain appointment diary either manually or electronically
• Organize conference and meeting room bookings
• Co-ordinate meetings and organize catering
• Monitor and maintain office equipment
• Control inventory relevant to reception area
• Tidy and maintain the reception area

Qualification and Requirements

• Minimum of HND or B.Sc
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• Keyboard skills
• Ability to work a switchboard
• 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
• Customer service attitude.

Salary
N35,000