Receptionist and Information Clerk

Receptionist And Information Clerk

Pinckney Carter, a member of Correll Insurance Group, is in need of a receptionist and information clerk at our office in North Charleston, SC.

Job Summary

As the receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our clients and visitors. Your primary responsibility will be to provide a warm and welcoming environment while efficiently managing front desk operations. You will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth communication between clients and our team of insurance professionals. Answer insurance inquiries and provide information to the customers and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at our office, and employees within the organization.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Operating telephone to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, or taking messages.

Greeting persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.

Collecting deposits, payments, and / or fees and record receipts for services.

Performing administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and scanning.

Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.

Obtaining / processing / documenting / recording information.

Sorting and distributing incoming mail.

Preparing business correspondence.

Providing notifications to customers or patrons.

Recording personnel information.

Sending information, materials or documentation.

Equipment used : Desktop / laptop computer, scanners, postage machines, laser fax machine, document management software.

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

Desire to obtain property and casualty insurance license within 6-12 months of employment to assist with clients. Correll Insurance Group can assist in the scheduling of pre-licensing courses, exam, application, etc.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Previous experience in a receptionist or customer service role is preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Professional appearance and demeanor.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Friendly and approachable personality with a customer-focused attitude.

Work location : North Charleston, SC

Work type : Full-time, M-F

Summary : If you enjoy helping others and are a compassionate, customer-focused individual, then apply today! At Correll Insurance Group we pride ourselves on our insurance products and customer service, and inclusive work environment for our team.

Note : The information contained in this job description has been prepared to indicate the general nature of work performed by an employee within this classification. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Correll Insurance Group has been in the Carolinas since 1931. The local agents of Correll Insurance Group offer individual and business insurance solutions. We develop client relationships to provide insurance packages, including homeowners and car insurance, flood and liability insurance, for both businesses and families.

We support local, independent agents who serve the towns they live in. Our agents have stood beside their neighbors in the Carolinas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Mississippi for generations. Correll agents offer services backed by the resources of an established, national firm.

Correll Insurance Group, one of the largest independent insurance agencies in the Southeast. We are a Trusted Choice independent agency that represents more than 200 insurance companies, allowing us to design the best product for most situations.

This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location and not to the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.