Sales and Service Specialist

Sales and Service Specialist, TNC, is an essential member of the Hertz Local Edition team. As a brand ambassador, the Sales and Service Specialist will be facilitating the fastest, easiest, and most valued rental car experience to Lyft and/or Uber drivers.

Location: 67-777 E Palm Canyon Dr #6, Cathedral City, CA 92234

What You’ll Get:

• Ensure optimal operational efficacies to provide customers with the best rental car experience
• Provide assistance creating a rental car reservation, processing rentals and providing clean and safe vehicles to our customers.
• Assist customers with various post rental inquiries that involve the rental and billing process
• Work in a fast-paced environment, while providing helpful customer service that enhances the customer’s rental experience.
• Answer phone inquiries about the Hertz/Lyft/Uber Rental Car Program, rental requirements, billing, rental car extensions, roadside assistance questions and more.
• Effectively communicate the Hertz/Lyft/Uber Rental Car Program and Procedures.
• Maximize revenue opportunities with customers by actively soliciting business after customer inquiry by overcoming customer objections.
• Ensure vehicles are prepared for customer pick-up, including checking vehicles for damage, cleaning interior (windows, door jams, trunk, vacuum, etc.) and exterior (wash) of vehicle, filling gasoline tanks and checking fill levels of all fluids.
• The hourly wage for this role is $18.50
• 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 40 hours
• Paid Time Off / Vacation / Paid observed Holidays (Accruals start at .83 Days a Month, 4 Floating Holidays, 9 Paid Observed Holidays)
• 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

Professional Experience:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm, and outstanding communication skills.
• Previous customer service.
• Strong time management and organizational skills are required
• Computer literate and detailed orientated.
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Knowledge:

• Customer service resolution practices
• Excellent communication techniques
• Sales Management/Coaching ability

Skills:

• Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of tasks. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism and interpersonal skills.
• Show a high level of ownership, accountability and initiative.
• Proven experience of working well within a team.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays; and work overtime as required.
• Willing to work outdoors during all weather conditions.
• Assist with special administrative projects when needed.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to communicate in English clearly and proficiently. Candidates fluent in other languages are encouraged to apply