Customer Service and Sales Associate

Sales & Service Associate

The Sales & Service Associate is a commissioned team member that provides world class customer service and professionally and effectively sells Hertz products and services to meet the customer's travel and insurance replacements needs.

Wage: $16.50/hr

What You'll Get:

• Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
• 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

Requirements:

• A valid driver's license
• Must be at least 20 years of age
• Fluency in English
• 1-2 years of customer service and sales experience.

Responsibility of a Sales and Service Associate includes:

• Effectively communicate and offer ancillary products and services to enhance customer's travel experience.
• Strong emphasis on selling and revenue maximization on core products such as, but not limited to, options to waive customer's responsibility of damage, fuel options and vehicle upsells.
• Achieve personal sales goals while supporting the goals of the team.
• Work in a fast-paced sales environment, providing helpful, quality service and sales, while enhancing the customer's rental experience.
• Convert phone shops to reservations and rentals
• Creating a positive customer service experience by listening to and identifying customer needs
• Engaging customers in a courteous professional manner and ensuring overall customer satisfaction and service
• Maximize revenue opportunities with customers by actively soliciting business after every rate quote, addressing/overcoming customer objections to placing a reservation, utilizing various sales techniques as appropriate to obtain every possible booking.
• Assist customers with various post rental inquiries that involve the rental and billing process.
• Viewing every customer contact as a sales opportunity and soliciting reservations on customer service calls.

Skills/Experience:

• Demonstrate good communication skills both written and oral. Communicate in English clearly and proficiently. Candidates fluent in other languages are encouraged to apply.
• Have the competitive drive and confidence to succeed in a commission-based environment.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of tasks. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate sales, professionalism and interpersonal skills.
• Show a high level of ownership, accountability and initiative.
• Show proven experience of working well within a team.
• Work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays; and work overtime as required.
• Work outdoors during all weather conditions.
• Stand for long periods of time.