About the Role

We’re looking to grow our frontline team in Oakland. The Greenlight Hub is staffed with Uber Experts who have in-person and virtual interactions with customers who drive and deliver on the Uber platform. Our team uses a combination of sales, customer service, and problem solving to help “Earners” get more value out of their time using Uber. Uber Experts are skilled at converting prospective customers to take their first trip, helping existing users earn more with Uber, and reengaging users who have stopped using the platform.

Please note that the Uber Expert position is an hourly role with a set wage. Uber does not provide visa sponsorship and/or relocation support for this role.

What You’ll Do

• Have 1:1 and group interactions with current and prospective Uber customers, mostly drivers + delivery people
• Ask probing questions to understand customers needs, reservations, and goals;  pitch Uber as a solution
• Convert prospective earners to take their first trip on the platform
• Follow support logic to help existing earners with troubleshooting
• Be persuasive, empathetic, and creative in helping customers decide to leverage Uber more
• Re-engage Earners who have stopped using the platform by overcoming blocks and obstacles they are facing

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role
• Able to work in-person at our Oakland Greenlight Hub
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm

Preferred Qualifications

• Sales, account management, or business development experience

• Previous role in retail, customer service, or customer support with conversion/retention goals

• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and troubleshoot

• Effective communication skills with the ability to interact and connect with many types of personalities

• Physical Requirements:

  • Expected to remain in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods
  • May be required to perform repeating motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, e.g., using a keyboard

• Additional Requirements include but are not limited to the following:

  • Required to have regular and predictable attendance in the assigned work location
  • Ability to work in an open floor plan with moderate noise

About the Team

Earners keep Uber moving. Greenlight Locations exist to maximize the contribution that Earners have on the network by providing high-touch support in the interest of keeping drivers engaged and online. Greenlight Experts are positive, upbeat “people people” who thrive on helping others accomplish their goals.

For Oakland, CA-based roles: The base hourly rate amount for this role is $22.50 per hour.

You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber’s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

About the Role

We’re looking to grow our frontline team in Oakland. The Greenlight Hub is staffed with Uber Experts and Senior Experts who have in-person interactions with customers who drive and deliver on the Uber platform. Our team uses a combination of sales, customer service, and problem solving to help “Earners” get more value out of their time using Uber. Uber Experts are skilled at converting prospective customers to take their first trip, helping existing users earn more with Uber, and reengaging users who have stopped using the platform.

Uber Team Lead II’s run the retail floor in our locations during many of their shifts, while shadowing and coaching their team. Team Leads are responsible for their location’s efficiency and KPI’s. They ensure operational excellence for their site by answering real-time logistical questions as Earners check-in for their appointments, supporting high-touch situations, matching the inbound volume of Earners who need help to available Experts in real-time, and observing conversations between Earners and Experts. Team Leads are also expected to mentor and develop their teams, ensuring world-class service and a high conversion rate of earners taking a trip after visiting a Greenlight.

Team Lead II’s are also responsible for a number of site operational needs requiring vendor management, stakeholder management, and problem solving abilities.  You will be the main site point of contact without onsite  manager oversight.

Uber does not provide visa sponsorship and/or moving relocation support for this in person role.

***Note: this position is NOT remote, and you must be willing to commute/relocate***

What You'll Do

• Support Experts in delivering 5-star, on-brand, in-person support for driver and delivery people by helping tackle escalated issues on-ground
• Drive a high conversion rate of earners taking their 1st, 2nd, or 10,000th trip
• Support training, coaching, and guiding Uber Experts to strengthen quality and efficiency metrics
• Manage and document the performance of Experts through formal and informal performance management conversations, with manager support
• Support hiring, scheduling, attendance, and general administration of Uber Experts (including monitoring time and attendance)
• Keep Experts aware and updated on support policies changes by engaging them through huddles and other forms of content
• Manage multiple internal (Uber) and external (non-Uber) vendors and stakeholders to ensure smooth partnerships for the location
• Tend to site requirements at all locations allocated (including remote locations as needed)
• Manage Experts at remote locations through scheduled remote visits and virtual coaching (if applicable to site)

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant operational, retail, sales, account management, or business development experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Team management experience of 5 or more people

• Previous role in retail, customer service, or customer support with conversion/retention goals

• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and troubleshoot

• Effective communication skills with the ability to interact and connect with many types of personalities

• Experience leading a team to achieve success metrics without direct manager oversight

• A history of developing a strong culture and a great place to work

• Previous experience leading site operations including vendor relationships and facilities management

Physical Requirements:

• Expected to remain in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods
• May be required to perform repeating motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, e.g., using a keyboard

Additional Requirements include but are not limited to the following:

• Required to have regular and predictable attendance in the assigned work location
• Ability to work in an open floor plan with moderate noise

About the Team

Earners keep Uber moving. Greenlight Locations exist to maximize the contribution that Earners have on the network by providing in-person and virtual high-touch support in the interest of keeping drivers engaged and online. Greenlight Experts are positive, upbeat “people people” who thrive on helping others accomplish their goals. Greenlight Experts are the face of Uber to our partners, serving our communities by providing frontline in-person support to our customers.

For Oakland, CA-based roles: The base hourly rate amount for this role is $32.00 per hour.

You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber’s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.