Customer Service Sales Associate

About the role

The Dollar/Thrifty Customer Service Sales Associate consults with customers on their car rental, maximizing revenue opportunities by actively offering products and services and overcoming customer objections, and ensures that the customer receives world-class customer service and sales support.

Pay

Hourly Rate is $18.00 + Commission. On Target Earning potential of starting 2%; includes monthly bonus plans. Bonus Plans: Eligible, Up to 12%.

Benefits

Further program information can be found here at HertzBenefits.com. To include, but not limited to:

• Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental
• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
• Life Insurance: Hertz-paid Basic Life Insurance provides coverage equal to one-times your base annual pay, at no cost to you
• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching: Hertz will match your contributions dollar for dollar on the first 3% you contribute and 50 cents per dollar on the next 2% you contribute
• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
• Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
• Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
• Perks & Discounts – Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more

Responsibilities

• Provide world class customer service by managing the rental (and occasionally return) process, in compliance with Hertz’s policies and procedures.
• Welcome each customer with a smile.
• Utilize company approved sales and service techniques when determining customer wants and needs.
• Offer optional products to meet customer wants and needs.
• Proudly represent Hertz with your professional appearance, language and behavior.
• Focus on providing a clean and safe vehicle, to every customer, every time.
• Take ownership of each customer’s service experience by immediately owning and resolving issues.
• Be proud of our brand and the role you play in our success.
• Play an active role in our environment of teamwork and collaboration; know how your role contributes and do your part.
• Thoroughly enjoy Going for the WOW! Desire to Surprise and Delight.
• Build brand loyalty.
• Prepare all rental and return documents accurately and completely.
• Qualify each customer using our company rental requirement guidelines.
• Provide customers assistance with directions, maps, local area information, appropriate service information, etc.
• Review rental parameters with all customers to ensure a complete understanding of our rates and service charges.
• Ensure that the return date and time on the rental agreement is accurate.
• Review all charges at the time of vehicle return.
• Prepare the Rental Agreement Folder with all required information.
• Answer the phones to assist customers in a friendly, helpful and prompt manner.
• Assist customers by effectively resolving all customer service issues.
• Assist and coordinate customers within the queue to minimize any wait time and promote the most efficient service method as required.

Skills

• Passion for customer service and attention to detail - Goes the extra mile