Receptionist

Job Description

Department: Business Operation
Section: Business Operation Admin

Job Title: Receptionist

Reports to: General Manager

Subordinate staff: None

Main Duties

Handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls for UPO Real Estate and handle clerical and administrative duties within the reception area.

Major Responsibilities/Duties

  • Handle incoming and outgoing calls.
  • Record all calls made outside and ensure the callers sign for them.
  • Maintain a caller log for all incoming and outgoing calls.
  • Maintain the general filing system and file all correspondences.
  • Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings, conferences and conference telephone calls.
  • Monitor the time attendance system.
  • Receive and welcome visitors to UPO Real Estate’s premises and facilities.
  • Greet, assist and/or direct clients, visitors to the appropriate person to speak with.
  • Take messages for staff that are not available.
  • Coordinate and maintain a telephone directory for all communications.
  • Vet calls and identify those that are authorized, non-authorized official or otherwise.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Administration Officer.

Work Experience

1 year experience directly related to front office operations

Education

Minimum of High School level of formal schooling. Certificate in Telephone Operation or Front Office Operation/ Reception course.

Skills, Capabilities and Languages

  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Organization and planning skills.
  • Communication skills.
  • Computer literacy: MS windows applications (word processing and Excel, spreadsheets…).
  • Fluency in Arabic and English, written and oral.

Training

Training courses in office telephone handling, communication and customer service, and any other related courses.