General Manager

Sixt-US; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Branch bonus plan

Company car

Exclusive employee rentals

Job summary

Sixt-US in Milwaukee is seeking a General Manager to own branch operations across downtown and airport locations. You will lead a team, drive profitability, and ensure exceptional customer experiences by optimizing rental fleets, sales initiatives, and daily operations.

You will manage budgets, coach staff, negotiate contracts, and travel domestically up to 40% to meet KPIs. The role offers a base salary of $77,000, a company car, and strong opportunities to advance with a global mobility leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in sales, business development, or customer service.
• Experience in the car rental industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operational aspects of designated branches, including downtown and airport locations.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to improve processes and staff engagement.
• Drive revenue growth, analyze costs, and optimize incremental sales opportunities.
• Provide oversight to align resources, training, and infrastructure with KPIs.
• Coach and mentor employees and oversee performance reviews, training, and schedules.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and negotiations for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer service excellence

Strategic planning

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Job description

As a General Manager, you take full ownership of our branch operations across key downtown and/or airport locations. You inspire your team, make smart business decisions, and ensure every customer experience is exceptional. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to managing the rental fleet, overseeing sales and performance initiatives, maintaining compliance with industry standards, and driving operational excellence and profitability. In return, you’ll enjoy a competitive base salary of $77,000 per year, an annual target bonus , a company car, and exciting opportunities to grow your career with one of the most dynamic brands in the mobility industry.

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

• You manage all operational aspects of designated branches, including downtown and/or airport locations
• You develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with business requirements, enhance operational processes, and foster employee engagement
• You spearhead revenue growth strategies, analyze costs effectively, and optimize incremental sales opportunities
• You provide strategic oversight of business operations to ensure alignment of resources, training, and infrastructure to meet set targets and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• You offer guidance, mentorship, coaching, and leadership to nurture employee growth and development plans
• You manage budgets, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations for optimal efficiency

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

• Experience & Education You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field preferred with 5+ years of relevant work experience in sales, business development or customer service. Experience in the car rental industry is required
• Organization & Customer Service You demonstrate a track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets and operational KPIs and successful leadership experience in sales operations driving revenue growth and customer satisfaction
• Communication Skills You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Work Hours & Travel You are able to travel domestically up to 40% of the time to designated locations

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive Health & Insurance Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and 401k for your financial future
• Branch Bonus Plan Participate in a performance-based branch bonus plan
• Company vehicle for business and personal use
• Exclusive Employee Rentals Benefit from employee-only rental rates, with family rental options and exclusive discounts for employees

Additional Information

About us:

We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.3 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 360,000 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 100 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.