Corporate Receptionist

POOLCORP • Covington, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

POOLCORP is the leading business-to-business distributor of swimming pool and landscape supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. Through our subsidiaries, SCP Distributors LLC, Superior Pool Products LLC, and Horizon Distributors Inc., we operate in more than 445 wholesale Sales Centers worldwide with nearly 6,000 employees serving the needs of customers by offering a wide array of products and value-added support. Our Covington, LA headquarters provides exceptional support (i.e., IT, HR, Finance, Marketing, Legal, Purchasing, Sourcing, etc.) to each of our Sales Centers. Our extraordinary company culture encompasses a high work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a community presence all within a family-oriented work atmosphere. At POOLCORP, we strive to employ only the very best. Why POOLCORP? Because it’s a place where you can make an impact and grow! At POOLCORP you’ll find a wealth of opportunities that support your individual and long-term career goals. Our stable work environment is further enhanced by our generous compensation and benefits package. Publicly traded since 1995, POOLCORP is a global organization with a long history of continuous success - clearly making it an industry leader – in so many ways! So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to speak on the telephone for a large portion of the day.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Well organized and neat with the ability to multi-task.
• Works well under pressure.
• Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!
• All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes visitors by greeting them, in person or on the phone.
• Refers inquiries to the correct department and/or departments and sales centers.
• Provides instructions appropriately when required.
• Maintains security by following procedures and monitoring log book.
• Maintains telecommunication system by following instructions for house phone.
• Places postage on outgoing mail, and opens distributes incoming accordingly.
• Monitors and maintains postage machine.
• Disperses weekly packet of intern-office mail from Corporate.
• Prepares UPS daily.
• Distributes incoming faxes off fax machine.
• Completes requests for Credit References from various businesses.
• Maintains safe and clean reception area.
• Orders and maintains office supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
• 401 (k) with generous company match
• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED