The Senior Receptionist plays a key role in maintaining a professional image of the company by delivering prompt, courteous, and efficient service to visitors, guest employees, and telephone callers. This role also includes light administrative duties and switchboard operations, requiring a high level of customer service and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities :
- Greet visitors, issue Visitor Badges, and assign wireless network accounts as needed.
- Activate temporary access badges for employees with lost or malfunctioning badges.
- Answer and route global calls, including confidential inquiries, using the company-wide switchboard.
- Prioritize and escalate customer service issues appropriately.
- Maintain and update company phone and speed dial lists.
- Train backup personnel and provide guidance on policies and procedures.
- Notify employees of inbound deliveries or redirect to the Mail Room.
- Provide light administrative support (e.g., issuing access cards, scheduling meeting rooms, compiling materials).
- Proactively seek additional tasks during downtime.
- Follow up on loaned access cards and coordinate with Security for unreturned items.
- Build professional relationships with internal teams and customers.
- Maintain a clean and organized reception area.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Site Manager.
Qualifications :
High school diploma required.Experience in a headquarters environment preferred.8+ years of receptionist experience in a busy switchboard setting preferred.Typing speed of 40 WPM.Flexibility to work shifts between 7 : 00 AM and 5 : 00 PM (standard 8-hour shift).Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Strong verbal and written communication skills.Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.Proficiency in PC usage and basic clerical tasks.Ability to manage high-volume telephone calls.Strong organizational and judgment skills.Working Conditions & Physical Demands :
Office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and noise levels.Diverse work assignments requiring comprehension and application of complex information.Minimal physical effort; mostly sedentary with occasional walking, standing, and light lifting (Moderate dexterity required for regular use of keyboard, calculator, and other tools.About Ricoh : Mission and Vision
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