Part-Time Customer Service Specialist - Ben Franklin Pkwy

General Responsibilities The Customer Service Specialist 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. The pay rate for this position is $13 per hour, working an average of 25 hours per week! The required availability is Thursday - Sunday. 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. Essential Requirements 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. If you are applying to this position via a third party site, such as Indeed, ZipRecruiter, etc., you will receive an email shortly with a link to complete an employment application on the Hertz site! Current team members have the following backgrounds: Customer Service, Sales Associate, Host/Hostess, Server, Retail 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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Hertz is a drug free workplace. EOE, including disability/veteran