Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the role

Receptionist's duties and responsibilities include greeting visitors, helping them navigate through an office, and supplying them with refreshments as they wait. In addition, they maintain calendars for appointments, sort mail, make copies, and plan travel arrangements.

What you will do

• Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately.
• Handle all meeting rooms booking requests for all company departments, keep it equipped, and maintained.
• Carries out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning…. etc.
• Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office.
• Receive deliveries; sort and distribute incoming mail, shipments …etc.
• Inform visitors by answering or referring inquiries.
• Monitor office supplies, stationery, business cards, etc., and place orders when necessary.

Required Skills to be successful

• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Very good command of Arabic and English language.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.

What equips you for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or any related field.
• Minimum 2 - 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient with computer usage of Microsoft office, SAP Success Factors (advantageous).