Customer Service Associate

Hertz; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Parental Leave

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Theme Park Tickets

Job summary

Hertz Corporation in Houston is seeking a Customer Service Associate to interact with customers and provide world-class service at the counter and during vehicle rentals and returns.

You will greet customers, process rental documents, answer questions, and help with directions while maintaining Hertz standards and a professional appearance. This role requires flexible shifts, including weekends, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service focus with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in English with clear communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class customer service at the rental counter and during vehicle returns.
• Welcome customers with a smile and maintain a professional appearance.
• Process rental documents accurately and answer customer inquiries.
• Assist customers with directions and local information as needed.
• Review charges, rates, and service details to ensure understanding.
• Maintain teamwork and contribute to efficient service through the queue.
• Handle phones promptly and resolve customer service issues.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

Computer skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Job Description

As a Customer Service Associate, you will be interacting with our customers to provide world-class service to Hertz customers by providing helpful, courteous, and quality assistance. This includes flexing into various customer service roles, including providing attentive, courteous, and expeditious service to our customers as they return their vehicles, greeting customers and responding to customers' inquiries regarding vehicles and providing directions as needed. This also includes helping customers who come to the counter to process their rental, and providing a seamless experience to customers who are exiting the rental car center.

What You’ll Get

• Hourly Rate is $15.00 + 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%
• 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

About Us

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