Part Time Customer Service Associate

Hertz; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Theme Park Tickets

Gym Discounts

Job summary

Hertz is seeking a part-time Customer Service Associate to interact with customers and provide world-class service at the rental counter. You will help customers with rentals and returns, answer inquiries, and guide them through the process to ensure a seamless experience.

The role emphasizes a friendly, professional demeanor, strong English communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including weekends and holidays. Comprehensive benefits information is provided online.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Proficiency in English and clear communication.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class customer service by managing the rental and return process according to Hertz policies.
• Greet each customer with a smile and maintain a professional appearance.
• Resolve issues promptly and ensure accurate rental documentation and rate understanding.

Skills

Customer Service

English Proficiency

Multi-tasking

Computer Literacy

Communication

Job description

Job Description

As a part time

Job Description

As a part time Customer Service Associate, you will be interacting with our customers to provide world-class service to rental car 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 $17.50 + 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:
  
  
  
  • Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
  
  
  • 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