Receptionist

pstrongPosition Title: /strongReceptionist/ppstrongDepartment: /strongStore Administration/ppstrongSupervisor: /strongBranch Manager/ppstrongFLSA: /strongNon-exempt/ppstrongPosition Summary:/strong/ppProvides general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. The receptionist will be responsible for answering incoming calls, directing calls to appropriate associates, mail distribution, flow of correspondence, as well as additional clerical duties/ppstrongEssential Functions:/strong/polliAnswers the telephone and directs the caller to the appropriate associate. Transfers a caller to an associate’s voice mailbox when the associate is unavailable./liliGreets and directs visitors./liliConfirms membership, issues temporary membership cards, and occasionally process new memberships on computer./liliTakes and retrieves messages for various personnel./liliProvides callers with information such as company address, directions to the company location, company fax numbers, company website, and other related information./liliReceives, sorts and forwards incoming mail./liliCoordinates the pick-up and delivery of express mail services (FedEx, UPS, etc.)./liliReceives returned merchandise and contacts department head for proper processing/liliMay also assist with other related clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing and collating./li/olpstrongOther Responsibilities:/strong/polliPerforms other work-related duties as required and assigned./li/olpstrongEducation, Experience and Skills Required:/strong/polliHigh School Diploma or GED, OR/liliAny appropriate combination of education and experience./liliAbility to communicate effectively/liliCommitment to company values and strong customer orientation./li/olpstrongWork Environment:/strong/polliFor the most part the ambient will be room temperature, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment./li/ol