Receptionist Job in Palakkad

Palakkad, Kerala Full Time Date: 22 May 2024

Job description

Greeting Visitors: Welcoming visitors as they arrive, providing them with any necessary information, and directing them to the appropriate person or department. Answering Phones: Managing incoming calls, transferring calls to the appropriate person or department, taking messages, and providing information to callers as needed. Scheduling Appointments: Coordinating appointments and meetings for staff members, clients, or visitors, and managing the organization's calendar. Handling Correspondence: Sorting and distributing mail, emails, and other correspondence to the relevant individuals within the organization. Maintaining Reception Area: Keeping the reception area clean, organized, and presentable, including arranging magazines, tidying up, and ensuring that promotional materials are displayed appropriately. Providing Information: Offering information about the organization, its services, and its policies to visitors, callers, and clients. Assisting with Administrative Tasks: Providing administrative support to various departments, such as data entry, filing, photocopying, and faxing documents. Security and Access Control: Monitoring access to the premises, ensuring that visitors sign in and out, and enforcing security procedures. Handling Payments: Collecting payments for services or products, processing transactions, and issuing receipts. Problem Solving: Addressing any issues or concerns raised by visitors, callers, or staff members and finding appropriate solutions. Maintaining Confidentiality: Handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining confidentiality regarding client, employee, and organizational matters. Technology Skills: Proficiency in using office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners, and multi-line phone systems, as well as familiarity with software programs for scheduling appointments and managing contacts. Multitasking: Managing multiple tasks simultaneously, such as answering phones while greeting visitors or assisting with administrative duties. Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service to visitors, callers, and clients by being courteous, helpful, and attentive to their needs. Team Collaboration: Collaborating with colleagues and other staff members to ensure smooth operation of the front desk and the organization as a whole.