Receptionist

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As Receptionist you are responsible to support all functions of the company as first point of contact for visitors and incoming inquiries to the company.
This position is based in Jeddah & will report to the Administrative Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Responding to inquiries via phone and email, and routing calls to the appropriate employee.

• Handle inbound, outbound Couriers and messages. Timely deliver the same to respective employees. 

• Visitors Management with locating and contacting employees if needed. As a key point of entry to the organization and courtesy at all times.

• Receives, welcomes, books, and refers visitors to the relevant individual or department. Also to coordinate and arrange the business events & training.

• Takes and passes on messages. Determines when an issue is urgent and expedites a response.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

We Look For:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• 1 - 2 years of relevant experience in reception handling and Administration.

• Fluency in Arabic & English – both verbally and written

Location: Jeddah

Personal Qualities:  

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.

• Focuses on bottom-line results, identifies potential risks and monitors the financial impact of own activities.

• Understands the organization's informal rules and structures and utilizes political processes effectively to get things done

• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively

• Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.

• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.

• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.

• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.

• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

03.05.2025

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd., established in 1984, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With 2 production facilities, 5 warehouses and more than 450 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in Saudi Arabia through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.

Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this.  

If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!