Receptionist in Stretford

Overview

Join the team as a Receptionist at The Fragrance Shop, a UK‑based independent fragrance distributor located at Trafford Park, Manchester.

Person specification

• Fully competent in all general administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying and typing correspondence/emails.
• PC literate; essential use of Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft applications.
• Math and English grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Well‑presented with a professional telephone manner.
• Confident, reliable and a can‑do attitude due to the varied nature of the role.
• Ability to work well under pressure within a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a multi‑line telephone system to answer incoming calls and direct callers to the appropriate staff member/department.
• Manning the main doors into the company office, adhering to all security procedures.
• Meeting and greeting clients and guests, preparing beverages and snacks as appropriate.
• Booking meeting rooms and diary management of allocated rooms for Head Office staff.
• Receive and sort mail and parcels, distributing to the correct department or member of staff.
• Responsible for all outgoing post and packages, recording deliveries and using appropriate postage.
• Assist with the preparation of lunches, snacks and drinks for on‑site meetings.
• Use current filing systems for both paper documents and electronic.
• Assist, when required, with P.A duties such as raising purchase orders, price comparison tasks and other ad‑hoc duties as required by the business.

What you can expect

Working for the UK’s leading independent fragrance distributor means you will join a company that prides itself on outstanding customer service and delivers fragrance in a manner that best meets our customer needs. You can expect to be part of a team that works hard to achieve results and is focused on ensuring a great customer experience.

Employment details

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Administrative

Industry: Retail