Customer Service Instant Return Representative
Hertz
San Diego, California
The key responsibilities and accountabilities are:
- Provides world class customer service by managing vehicle returns process, in compliance with Hertz’s policies and procedures.
- Personally, welcome all customers with a pleasant greeting and professional attitude at all times, assist with luggage and answer questions in a friendly manner.
- Provide the customer with an invoice and a full explanation of their charges.
- Resolve customer issues and concerns professionally using effective customer service techniques. When applicable, direct queries to the Team Leader for the issue can be resolved before the customer leaves the location.
- Inspect vehicle and record any new damage or major cleaning requirements and complete required documentation.
- Check fuel level and mileage and clearly explain final charges to the customer.
- Secure vehicle keys from the customer and ensure they stay with the vehicle while reminding customers to remove their personal belongings. Offer assistance as needed.
- Drive continuous improvement by communicating customer feedback to team and engaging in action planning to improve operational performance and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain appearance appropriate for providing best in class customer service in accordance with established guidelines.
- To carry out any other duties requested by the managers/Team Leaders.
- Keep work area organized and free of clutter.
- Passion for customer service and attention to detail – Goes the extra mile.
- A minimum of one year of sales or customer experience in a high volume or service-oriented environment.
- Proven strong sales and closing skills and the ability to friendly, engaging manner.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- 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.
- Work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays; and work overtime as required.
- Work outdoors during all weather conditions.
- Stand for long periods of time.
- Hourly Rate is $18.25 + Commission. This role provides On Target Earning potential of starting 2%; which includes monthly bonus plans.
- Bonus Plans: Eligible, Up to 12%.
- 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.
About the Company
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.