Management Trainee - North West

SIXT UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobility service provider seeks ambitious individuals for their Management Trainee Program in Manchester. This dynamic 12-month journey promises hands-on leadership experience, preparing candidates for significant roles in one of the world's top innovative companies with guaranteed career mobility and growth opportunities.

Benefits

22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus

Company car

Employee discounts

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Completed business management degree or relevant experience in sales, hospitality, customer service.
• Strong communication skills in English; other languages are a plus.
• Open to relocating within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support KPIs, operational efficiency, and team success.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, resolve inquiries and complaints.
• Rotate through core business functions like Sales and Customer Service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Proactivity

Agility

Customer Service

Education

Business Management Degree

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Management Trainee - North West, Manchester

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SIXT UK

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.07.2025

Expiry Date:

26.08.2025

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Job Description

At SIXT, we don't just hire people - we build leadership careers. 1ST GEAR! is our global Management Trainee Program - a dynamic, 12-month journey designed to fast-track your way into a real leadership role. From day one, you’ll gain hands-on experience, take on responsibility, and develop the skills you need to lead in one of the world’s most innovative mobility companies. What makes this program unique? You don’t justcompleteit - yougraduate intoa leadership position. Whether it’s managing your own downtown branch or becoming part of a high-performing airport leadership team, your next career step is guaranteed.

We’re looking for ambitious, curious, and proactive individuals who are ready to roll up their sleeves 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.

The role has a basic salary of £30,500 plus a premium car from our fleet.

Important to note: If your application is successful, you must be free to attend an Assessment Center on Tuesday, 19th August, and the program start date will be at the end of September.

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

• You will take responsibility early, supporting KPIs, operational efficiency, and team success
• Preparing for your landing role through real business challenges and a final assessment
• Learning the business from the bottom to the top, starting as a Fleet Service Agent to learn our business from the ground up
• You will deliver exceptional premium customer service by handling inquiries and resolving complaints
• You will also rotate through core business functions like Sales, Customer Service, Fleet, and Performance Management
• Collaborating closely with Senior Branch Managers and Area Directors to learn leadership on the job

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

• Growth mindset You have a completed business management degree or have relevant experience in sales, hospitality, customer service, and management
• Leadership and entrepreneurial potentialYou have a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset, driven to lead - you don’t wait for instructions, you take the lead
• Communication excellenceYou have strong communication skills in English (other languages are a plus)
• Proactive attitudeYou work independently, solve problems, and take ownership
• Agile flexibilityYou are open to rotating across different locations and branches, you may also be asked to relocate in the UK
• Mobility readinessYou hold a valid driver’s license and have at least 1 year of driving experience and 6 points or less

WHAT WE OFFER

• Fast-track leadership developmentA structured 12-month program that sets you up for your first management role
• Guaranteed leadership landing roleUpon successful program completion
• Career mobility & international growthOpportunities across functions, cities, and even countries
• Generous Time Off Enjoy 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Attractive compensation packageCompetitive base salary, performance-based bonus, and a company car
• Exclusive Employee Benefits From discounted rentals and premium uniforms to in-service life assurance, support through the Employee Assistance Programme, an enhanced family friendly policy and the Yu Life wellbeing APP

Additional Information

About us:

We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!