VP of Operations

SIXT; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Insurance

PTO & Sick Leave

Regional Bonus Plan

Employee Rentals

Company Car & Equipment

Job summary

SIXT is seeking a Vice President of Operations in the United States to align with HQ and drive flawless execution across all operational facets. You will lead fleet yield optimization, oversee leases and property, and spearhead expansion initiatives while ensuring clear communications with employees and stakeholders.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to premium customer service, with travel up to 50% domestically.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years in business development or automotive, plus 5+ years senior management experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing a P&L and KPI-driven decisions.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Willingness to travel ≥50% domestically.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Experience serving premium customers.

Responsibilities

• Strategic oversight on fleet management and yield optimization.
• Lead expansion and construction initiatives; host town halls and ensure effective employee communication.
• Oversee office leases and property management.
• Collaborate with HQ to ensure strategic alignment and flawless execution.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication

Relationship building

P&L management

KPI-driven decisions

Organizational planning

Travel readiness

Premium customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Do you want to ensure premium customer service at SIXT? As a Vice President of Operations, you will collaborate closely with HQ and their teams to ensure strategic alignment and flawless operational execution. Join our dedicated team and help shape the future of SIXT! Enjoy a competitive annual base salary, plus bonus along with attractive additional benefits.

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

• You will have strategic oversight on fleet management and yield optimization and drive new strategic initiatives
• You will lead succession planning efforts and ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to industry standards, mitigating business risks
• You will oversee office leases and property management
• You will act as the main point of contact for expansion and construction initiatives; leading town halls and ensuring effective employee communication

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

• Experience and Training You have earned a bachelor’s degree in business or within a related field with ten plus years of experience in business development, automotive or in a similar role; and five plus years of senior level management experience
• Motivation and Engagement You demonstrate strong communication skills, along with exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Reporting and Decision-Making You have team-based project management, experience managing a P&L, and KPI-driven decision-making skills
• Organizational Excellence You have strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize
• Commitment and Travel Your commitment extend beyond opening hours and requires a minimum of 50% travel, domestically. You are authorized to work in the United States without needing a work permit from our company and hold a valid driver's license with a clean record
• Customer Service and Compliance You are skilled in dealing with premium customers, maintaining high-quality service standards

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive Health & InsuranceEnjoy healthcare (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and a 401k plan for retirement savings
• Paid Time Off & Sick LeaveTake advantage of PTO and sick leave for a healthy work-life balance
• Regional Bonus PlanParticipate in a performance-based bonus plan
• Exclusive Employee RentalsBenefit from employee-only rental rates, with family rental options and exclusive discounts for employees
• Company Car & Work Equipment Benefit from a company car, laptop, and phone to support your work needs

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.