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Customer Service Associate
full-timeGoleta

Summary

Location

Goleta

Type

full-time

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About this role

As a Customer Service Associate, you will be interacting with our customers who come to the counter in order to process their rental.  You will not only process customer rentals but will actively consult with customers on the type of rental they need, including any insurance or ancillary benefits or coverage.

What You’ll Get:

  • Hourly Rate is 21.50 + Commission. This role provides On Target Earning potential of starting 2%; which includes monthly bonus plans.
  • Bonus: Eligible, Up to 12%
  • Overtime Pay: Eligible (The company pays overtime in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Per company policy, approval is required prior to the use of overtime)
  • Holiday Pay: Eligible (1.5 x regular pay rate for hours worked on a designated holiday, in addition to receiving 8 hours of holiday pay)
  • Sick Pay: Granted Up to 48 hours
  • Paid Time Off / Vacation / Paid observed Holidays (Accruals start at .83 Days a Month, 4 Floating Holidays, 9 Paid Observed Holidays)
  • Profit Sharing: Eligible
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Utilize company approved sales and service techniques when determining customer wants and needs.
  • Offer optional products to meet customer wants and needs.
  • 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
  • Self-motivated to achieve and exceed targeted goals
  • Strong computer proficiency, including typing skills and the ability to navigate through multiple computer systems. Ability to multi-task on these systems while engaging with the customer in person and/or over the phone.
  • Proficiency in English
  • Good communication skills both written and oral.  Communicate in English clearly and proficiently. Candidates fluent in other languages are encouraged to apply
  • Work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of tasks.  
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Demonstrate professionalism and interpersonal skills
  • Proven experience of working well within a team
  • 100% customer focus, with proven experience within a customer facing environment

  

Additional Requirements

  • Work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays; and work overtime as required
  • Work outdoors during all weather conditions
  • Stand for long periods of time

The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.
 
US EEO STATEMENT 
At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture – and our success and reputation as a company. 
Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique. 
EOE, including disability/veteran

Other facts

Tech stack
Customer Service,Attention To Detail,Self-Motivated,Computer Proficiency,Communication Skills,Organizational Skills,Time Management,Professionalism,Interpersonal Skills,Teamwork,Problem Solving,Sales Techniques,Multi-Tasking,Customer Focus,Flexibility,Adaptability

About Hertz

Hertz is one of the world’s largest mobility companies, and through its indirect subsidiary, The Hertz Corporation, operates the Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty vehicle rental brands throughout North America, Europe, the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Hertz pioneered the car rental industry, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized brands globally. For more than a century, Hertz has offered innovative, differentiated products in an effort to make every rental experience seamless and special. Customers choose Hertz for its wide selection of top-rated vehicles, for its free Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® loyalty program, and because of Hertz’s thousands of convenient locations. Hertz also operates the Firefly car rental brand and Hertz 24/7 car sharing business in international markets and additionally rents vehicles to rideshare drivers through dedicated partnerships with Uber, Lyft, and others. Hertz also sells vehicles to consumers at Hertz Car Sales locations throughout the United States.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Travel Arrangements
Founding Year: 1918

What you'll do

  • Provide world-class customer service by managing the rental process and resolving customer issues. Actively consult with customers on their rental needs and ensure compliance with company policies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Customer Service Associate do at Hertz?

As a Customer Service Associate at Hertz, you will: provide world-class customer service by managing the rental process and resolving customer issues. Actively consult with customers on their rental needs and ensure compliance with company policies..

Why join Hertz as a Customer Service Associate?

Hertz is a leading Travel Arrangements company.

Is the Customer Service Associate position at Hertz remote?

The Customer Service Associate position at Hertz is based in Goleta, California, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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