Receptionist

Job Description

Job Description

Hello,

We are The Fountain Group, a national staffing firm and we are currently seeking a Receptionist for a prominent client of ours. This position is based in Cincinnati, OH. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

• Pay: $24-$25/hr to start!
• 12 -month assignment with possibility for extension based on performance and budget.
• Shift: Monday-Friday; 40 hours a week; Onsite

Position Summary

Serves as the Receptionist / Visitor Control Coordinator / Purchasing Aid for the Cincinnati site. This role is responsible for delivering a professional first impression to all visitors while supporting purchasing operations and maintaining office supply inventory.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, issue badges, and provide directions
• Manage reception area and visitor control processes
• Handle difficult or escalated visitor interactions professionally
• Create shopping carts and purchase orders within the purchasing system
• Track and maintain office supply inventory
• Coordinate lunches/refreshments for key site visitors
• Ensure compliance with Corporate and Divisional policies

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; some college preferred
• 2+ years customer relations experience
• 2+ years demonstrating strong organization and decision-making
• Strong computer knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Purchasing system experience preferred (SAP)
• Travel systems experience preferred

Top 3–5 Required Skills

1. Customer Service & Professional Communication
2. • Front desk/reception experience
   • Strong verbal communication
   • Ability to handle difficult visitors professionally
   • Comfortable interacting with all levels of management
3. Multitasking & Time Management
4. • Managing visitors while supporting purchasing tasks
   • Coordinating site lunches/refreshments
   • Prioritizing urgent requests
5. Procurement / Purchasing System Experience
6. • Creating shopping carts or purchase orders
   • Office supply inventory management
   • Experience with SAP or other procurement systems preferred
7. Organizational & Decision-Making Skills
8. • Strong judgment in visitor control
   • Ability to work independently
   • Process compliance
9. Microsoft Office Proficiency
10. • Excel (tracking inventory/orders)
    • Word (documentation)
    • PowerPoint (basic formatting)
    • Windows-based systems