Receptionist

Arnold Clark Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A major automotive dealership is seeking a Weekend Receptionist for their Vauxhall branch in Stoke-on-Trent. This part-time position requires a customer-centric individual who is the welcoming face for visitors and provides exceptional service. Responsibilities include managing customer interactions, ensuring tidy customer areas, and completing admin tasks. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and be organized. There are generous perks, including a healthcare plan and opportunities for training and progression.

Benefits

33 days’ holiday allowance

Generous retail discounts

Private healthcare

Simplyhealth access to a GP 24/7

Pension scheme

Maternity and paternity packages

Opportunities for training and progression

Qualifications

• Strong capacity for customer interaction both in person and over the phone.
• Ability to manage a high volume of customer calls effectively.
• Proficiency in maintaining cleanliness and order in customer areas.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for customers in person and on the phone.
• Handle customer enquiries efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure customer areas are tidy and presentable.

Skills

Fantastic telephone manner

Excellent interpersonal skills

Interest in delivering excellent service

Confidence to work independently

Highly organised with the ability to multi-task

Tools

Cisco telephony

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

We’re recruiting for a Weekend Receptionist to join our Vauxhall branch in Stoke on Trent.

We offer:

• 33 days’ holiday allowance with room to grow
• Generous retail discounts
• Private healthcare
• Simplyhealth – all employees have access to a GP 24/7 and can claim money back on medical and dental treatments
• Pension scheme
• Maternity and paternity packages
• Opportunities for training and progression
• And much more…

Hours:

Part time: Saturday 8.30am - 6pm & Sunday 11am - 5pm

About the role

At Arnold Clark, you’ll be known as a Customer Experience Host. We believe that first impressions count and that outstanding customer service should begin the moment our customers enter the showroom.

As a Customer Experience Host, you’ll be the welcoming face of Arnold Clark. From warmly greeting our customers face-to-face to helping them on the phone in a professional manner. You’ll deliver excellent customer service while staying on top of daily admin duties and maintaining branch standards with enthusiasm and a smile.

Day-to-day duties

• Acting as the first point of contact for our customers, in person and on the phone
• Managing a large volume of customer calls and dealing with enquiries effectively and efficiently
• Making sure the customer areas are kept tidy and presentable and that our customers are well looked after
• Working proactively with all departments within the branch
• Going the extra mile for all our customers

Essential skills

• A fantastic telephone manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A genuine interest in delivering excellent service and going above and beyond for our customers
• The confidence to work independently and also as part of a team
• Highly organised with the ability to multi-task

Nice to have (but not essential)

• Knowledge of Cisco telephony
• An understanding of Microsoft Office and Excel

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.