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Management Trainee - Manchester
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Management Trainee - Manchester
Management Trainee – 1ST GEAR! Programme (12-month Leadership Development)
About the Role
At SIXT, we aren’t just hiring individuals—we’re shaping leadership careers. The 1ST GEAR! programme is a fast-track, 12-month journey designed to launch you into a real leadership role from day one. You’ll gain hands-on experience, take on responsibility early, and develop the skills needed to excel in a global mobility pioneer—where innovation drives success.
What Makes This Programme Unique?
- You don’t just complete this programme—you graduate into a leadership position.
- Whether you’re managing a branch, leading an airport team, or driving operational strategy, your next career step is guaranteed upon successful completion.
- We seek ambitious, proactive, and curious individuals ready to roll up their sleeves and grow faster than ever. If you want to lead with confidence and redefine mobility, this is your starting point.
Your Management Career Path at SIXT
When You Join the Programme:
✅ Own responsibility from day one—support operational goals and contribute to team success. ✅ Gain insights into key areas: Sales, Customer Service, Fleet Management, and Performance Analytics—while following clear training goals. ✅ Work on-the-ground from day one as a Sales Executive, covering all operational aspects. ✅ Develop critical skills: communication, conflict resolution, sales acumen, and problem-solving—supported by tailored training modules.
Who You’ll Work With:
🤝 Collaborate closely with Branch Managers and Area Directors, learning leadership firsthand.
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Upon Completion:
🚀 You’re guaranteed a leadership role—but these positions are business-need-based, meaning you must be open to relocating anywhere within the UK to begin your management career.
Your Skills Matter
Core Criteria:
🎓 Degrees or Experience
- Degree in business, management, or related fields or
- Grade-level professional experience in Sales, Customer Service, Hospitality, Tourism, or Management.
💪 Leadership Mindset & Initiative
- Hands-on, entrepreneurial spirit—proven ability to take charge, solve problems without waiting for directions, and lead relationships.
🗣 Communication Excellence
- Fluent in English (written and spoken) with a customer-facing personality.
- Extracurricular languages are a +.
🧩 Proactive & Agile
- Self-starter with a knack for problem-solving—you own outcomes and thrive in dynamic environments.
- Willing to rotate between locations and branches (including relocating within the UK for a business-critical role post-programme).
🚗 Mobility Readiness
- Valid driving licence with at least 1 year of experience.
- No more than 6 penalty points on your licence.
What We Offer
Attractive Compensation Package
💰 Base salary: £32,330 + a premium company car from our global fleet.
Employee Benefits
🏀 Omni-Channel Value
- Discounted rentals (50% off SIXT rentals/car sharing).
- Premium uniforms. 🦱 Wellbeing Support
- In-service life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) access. 👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly
- Enhanced family policies.
- Daily wellbeing app access (YuLife). 📅 Time Off
- 22 days of holiday + all UK bank holidays. 🌍 Career Mobility & International Growth
- funding to explore roles across functions, cities, and regions. 🚀 Fast-Track Leadership Development
- A structured, mentored 12-month curriculum preparing you for your first management position.
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Important Notes to Applicants
📅 Assessment Centre
- Date: Tuesday 25th August.
- Start Date: Monday 5th October.
📍 Relocation Is a Mandatory Requirement
- Success in this programme guarantees a leadership role, but it comes with the requirement to relocate within the UK if needed for initial business placement.
- Carefully consider relocation logistics when applying.
About Us
SIXT is a globally leading mobility provider with: 📈 €4.0 billion revenue and 9,000+ employees worldwide. � lehen Mobility Platform: ONE combines:
- SIXT rent (car rental),
- SIXT share (car-sharing),
- SIXT ride (taxi/rideshare/chauffeur services),
- SIXT+ (car subscriptions),
- Access to 350,000 vehicles and 5 million drivers globally. 🌍 Presence: 110+ countries, 2,000+ rental stations.
Our culture? Top-tier customer experience, customer-centric leadership, long-term innovation, and entrepreneurial agility.
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