Customer Service and Sales Associate

Hertz

Springfield, Missouri

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$17
LOCATION
Springfield, Missouri
POSTED
30+ days ago
The Customer Service and Sales Associate is an essential member of the Hertz Local Edition team and is the brand ambassador, providing the fastest, easiest, and most valued experience to our customers. This sales commissioned team member 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: $17.00/hr.

For full-time opportunities Hertz also provides world class benefits, which include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan.
  • Employee Discounts.

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.

Qualified applicants will have the following:
  • A valid driver's license with record in good standing.
  • Ability to drive and operate vehicles.
  • Fluency in English.
  • 1-2 years of customer service and sales experience.

Physical Requirements:
Applicant must possess all auditory, speaking and communicating capabilities necessary to complete the responsibilities detailed above. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: sitting, standing, walking, bending and twisting, climbing, driving, pushing and pulling, speaking, hearing, writing, lifting, typing, filing, seeing, reading and the ability to use a computer, telephone, calculator, copy machine and fax machine.

About the Company

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Hertz

Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 10,090 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 145 countries. Our Dollar and Thrifty brands have approximately 1,400 corporate and franchise locations in approximately 75 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 130 major airports in Europe. Hertz is an inaugural member of Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards Hall of Fame and was recently named, for the thirteenth time, by the magazine's readers as the Best Car Rental Agency. Hertz was also voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat's 2013/14 U.S. Car Rental Survey, earning top honors in 14 additional categories, and the Company swept the global awards for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits from FlyerTalk.com. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost®, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company's Adrenaline, Prestige, Green Traveler, and Dream Car Collections, also set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation and operates the Hertz 24/7TM hourly car rental business. The Company also owns a leading North American equipment rental business, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, which includes Hertz Entertainment Services. More information about the Company can be found at www.abouthertz.com.


Learn more about Hertz by visiting www.hertz.com


Hertz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Travel, Transportation and Tourism
FOUNDED
1918
WEBSITE
http://www.hertz.com