SIXT
Management Trainee - Aberdeen
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SIXT 1ST GEAR! Management Trainee Program – High-Pearformer Direct Entry
At SIXT, we don’t just hire people—we build leadership careers.
About the Role
1ST GEAR! is our global 12-month Management Trainee Program, a dynamic programme designed to fast-track your way into a real leadership role from day one. This isn’t just an internships—you graduate into a leadership position, whether managing your own downtown branch or stepping into a high-performing airport team.
We’re looking for ambitious, curious, and proactive individuals ready to hands-on experience, take responsibility, and grow fast. If you want to make an impact, lead with confidence, and shape the future of mobility, 1ST GEAR! is your starting line.
Your Management Career Path at SIXT
- Own responsibility from day one – Contribute to operational goals, efficiency, and team success.
- Insights into key areas – Sales, Customer Service, Fleet Management, and Performance Management, while progressing through clear goals.
- Direct operational engagement – From day one, you’ll work as a Sales Executive, with training in communication, conflict resolution, sales techniques, and problem-solving.
- Leadership mentorship – Rotate under Branch Managers and Area Directors to develop on-the-job skills.
- Promotion into leadership – Upon successful completion, you’ll transition into a management role (business-need dependent). Relocation anywhere within the United Kingdom is required.
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Skills & Experience We Seek
Academic & Professional Foundation
As graduates or early-career professionals, you’ll bring:
- A bachelor’s degree in business, management, or relevant professional experience in Sales, Customer Service, Tourism, Hospitality, or Management.
Core Attributes
- Leadership & Entrepreneurial Mindset – Initiates action, drives momentum, and collaborates without waiting for direction.
- Communication Excellence – Outstanding English skills (additional languages preferred).
- Proactive & Independent – Solves problems, owns tasks, and thrives without micromanagement.
- Adaptable & Flexible – Comfortable relocating to different branches & UK locations mid-programme, and prepared for a Guaranteed leadership role post-graduation.
Operational Fit
- Mobility Readiness –
- Valid driving license
- Minimum 1 year of driving experience
- Six points or fewer on license
Physical Preparation
Relocation is mandatory—carefully consider your readiness before applying.
What We Offer You
Compensation & Equity
- Base salary: £32,330
- Premium company car from our 350,000-vehicle fleet (long-term mobility support built in).
Employee Benefits
- Discounted rentals, premium uniforms
- Life assurance through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- YuLife wellbeing app
- Enhanced family policy
- Competitive Company Perks
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Work-Life Balance
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible holiday access (Subject to operational needs after probation period)
Career Growth
- Mobility across functions, cities, and countries – open opportunities in SIXT Europe/UK.
- Fast-track leadership development – A structured 12-month program to secure your first management role.
Logistics & Commitments
⚠️ Critical Terms:
- Assessment Centre date: Tuesday 25th August
- Programme start date: Monday 5th October
- Note: A leadership role is not guaranteed until relocation is commited anywhere in the UK.
About SIXT
We are globally leading mobility service providers, driving €4 billion in revenue with a 9,000-employee network across 110+ countries.
Projects & Platforms:
- ONE Platform – Combines SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi & chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscriptions) across 350,000 vehicles and 4,000 cooperation partners.
Values:
- Customer obsession & value-driven mobility
- Long-term stability with entrepreneurial spirit.
Apply now at [SIXT Careers page] (insert link when embodied). Explore how to fast-track leadership at a forward-thinking mobility company—ensure mobility is in your career plans to begin.
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