Telesales Manager - French Speaking (m/f/d)

Sixt; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance (spouse &)

Hybrid work model

28 vacation days per year

Birthday day off

Volunteer day

Meal allowance

Job summary

SIXT is seeking a Telesales Manager (French-speaking) in Lisbon to lead a 3–5 agent Hunting team. You will own new business acquisition, define outreach playbooks, and drive sustainable growth through KPI-driven coaching.

Hybrid work with modern tools like Salesforce, Genesys, and AWS enables rapid expansion and market leadership. You will report to the SME International Director and help shape SIXT's strategic growth in Europe, while leveraging AI-assisted capabilities from Claude by Anthropic

Qualifications

• B2B telesales expertise with proven new business development.
• Leadership experience of 5+ years in a fast-growth environment.
• Hunter mindset with a target-driven approach.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Adaptability to scaling playbooks and ambiguity.
• Proficiency with CRM and sales tools; Salesforce advantageous.
• Fluency in French and English; additional languages valued.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive new business acquisition by leading the Hunting team (3–5 agents) in Lisbon.
• Shape the Hunting strategy, define outreach frameworks and pipeline management.
• Monitor KPIs for each team member focusing on prospecting, conversion, onboarding.
• Coach and motivate the acquisition team to maintain high performance.
• Stay ahead of market trends and competitive activity to sharpen SIXT's position.
• Leverage Genesys, Salesforce and AWS to maximize productivity and pipeline visibility.
• Report to the SME International Director and contribute to strategic expansion plans.

Skills

B2B telesales

Leadership

Hunter mindset

Communication

Adaptability

Tech-curious

Languages

Sales tools

Tools

Salesforce

Genesys

AWS

Job description

Telesales Manager - French Speaking (m/f/d)

• Full-time
• Legal Entity: Sixt Research Development Services, Lda.

Are you ready to take the lead in driving new business growth within our B2B Telesales operations in Lisbon?

As our new Telesales Manager - French Speaker (m/f/d), you will own the Hunting strategy, leading a high-performing team focused on developing and expanding corporate client relationships with prospective customers.

At the heart of our business, Telesales specializes in turnovers of up to €50,000, and our Lisbon team has grown from 1 to 13 FTEs in less than 2 years.

The journey is just getting started. Join us and be a key architect of SIXT's next growth chapter.

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

• You own and drive new business acquisition by leading the Hunting team (3–5 agents) in Lisbon, with a laser focus on identifying, engaging, and converting prospective corporate clients
• You shape the future of our Hunting strategy, defining best practices, outreach frameworks, and pipeline management approaches to fuel sustainable growth
• You monitor and analyse Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for each team member, with a strong emphasis on prospecting activity, conversion rates, and new client onboarding
• You provide hands‑on coaching, guidance, and motivation to build a structured, high-performing acquisition team, with excellence in telephone sales techniques at its core
• You stay ahead of market trends and competitor activity to sharpen SIXT's positioning and identify new acquisition opportunities
• You efficiently leverage sales tools such as Genesys, Salesforce (SFDC) and AWS to maximize team productivity and pipeline visibility
• You report directly to the SME International Director, contributing to broader strategic decisions and team expansion plans as the organization continues to scale rapidly

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

• B2B Telesales ExpertiseYou bring a proven track record in B2B Telesales, with demonstrated success in new business development and outbound acquisition over several years
• Leadership Experience You have 5+ years of strong leadership experience, with the ability to recruit, inspire, and develop high-performing sales agents in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Hunter's Mindset You are results-oriented, proactive, and energized by targets, challenges, and the thrill of opening new accounts
• Communication Skills You possess excellent communication and stakeholder skills, enabling effective engagement across teams and levels, including senior leadership
• Adaptability You are comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change, thriving when the organization is scaling and the playbook is still being written
• Technical Proficiency You are proficient in CRM systems and telephone sales tools; experience with Salesforce is a strong advantage
• Languages You are fluent in French and English; additional language skills are a plus and highly valued
• Tech-Curious Mindset You have an interest in AI tools and emerging sales technologies, reflecting a forward-thinking approach as we continue to innovate our sales operations

WHAT WE OFFER

THE SIXT Lisbon Experience

Two of Lisbon's most exciting hubs Factory Lisboa in Beato and ARTs Lisboa in Parque dasNações are whereyou'llfind your new home base. Expect a fast-paced, international atmosphere where ideas flow freely, people genuinely look out for each other, and no two days feel quite the same

Community & International Environment

Join a truly global workplace with colleagues from many nationalities. Regular team events, community activities, and inspiring talks with internal and external speakers make our Lisbon hubs more than just an office

Flexibility & Modern Work Setup

Benefit from a hybrid working model with two office days per week and flexible working hours. Our modern offices are designed for collaboration while allowing you the flexibility to work in the way that suits you best

AI at your fingertips

From day one, you'llhave access to Claude by Anthropic andSIXTgpt, SIXT's own AI platform, to supercharge your work. We invest in every team member's AI journey: encouraging experimentation, building knowledge, and making sureyou'reahead of the curve

Time Off & Wellbeing

Enjoy 28 vacation days per year, anadditionalday off on your birthday, one volunteer day annually, and private health insurance that also covers your spouse and children free of charge

Everyday Benefits

Receive a yearlyCoverflexallowance and a daily meal allowance to make life a little easier every day

Employee Perks

Get exclusive rates on all SIXT services, withspecial discountsextended to your family and friends. Because greatperksare even better when you can share them

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.