Sixt reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,384 total reviews)

Alexander Sixt and Konstantin Sixt

72% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Sixt has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,384 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sixt employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transporte y logística industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews
2.0
Oct 12, 2016

Don't buy into the hype

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Paid training for 4 days in Ft.Lauderdale with hotel and car provided. The discounts for employees renting cars was the best part of the job. If you're in a well performing branch your commissions opportunities will be high and there is no cap.

Cons

This company has shut down branches just as quickly as they threw them up in the USA. Managers are often incompetent and are moved around from branch to branch almost monthly in attempts to save the sinking ships. Due to the policies cars are stolen from this company very often. Operations are poorly ran and often results in very long lines, wait times, and shortages of cars which results in employees catching the wrath of angry customers who have to wait hours for cars they have reserved or prepaid, or at times cars that we never had in the first place that was promised to them by the website. The website also doesn't update policies and will allow customers to book and prepay for vehicles they don't qualify for and agents don't have the authority to refund any charges. Only managers can do that and though some SIXT locations are 24 hours, there is only management on duty M-F from 9-5. SIXT screws over the customers which screws over the employees that are constantly getting chewed and cursed out by angry customers.

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Sixt Response
9y
Thank you for your feedback. During your time at Sixt, we are happy to know that you enjoyed the discounts and earning potential offered as well as the benefits of training. We realize that the Rental Sales Agent position at Sixt is a very influential part of our business, therefore, we strive to provide beneficial incentives and implement reward systems. As you mentioned, over the past year Sixt has focused efforts on building business in “sexy cities” that are considered very metropolitan and desirable for business travel and vacationers. Due to this we have separated ourselves from locations that do not fit into this mold. As a new company in the United States market we are still innovating and improving processes, however, we do not see this as failure but more of a growth experience. Rental Sales Agents do need to be prepared for difficult situations, as with all retail spaces and rental car companies. Due to this, our interviewing and training processes are tailored to give new hires a snapshot of what challenges they may encounter and how to adapt. For example, depending on walk-ins, seasonality, late returns, and so forth, we may not have a car class that a customer is specifically looking for. However, Agents and Management/Supervisors will work together to get the best for each customer and forecast and plan for these instances. We agree, there is always room for improvement and this is something that we are working on across the United States. We appreciate your feedback and will continue to strive for the best service!
3.0
May 24, 2016

BRANCH MANAGER

Recommend
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Pros

Great opportunities for Junior Level position to get more responsibilities. A lot of trainings and you have a lot of independence to develop the branch at your own decisions.

Cons

It's very difficult to make a good service with the lack of staff and in many occasions we were stinguishing fires. That turns into demotivation and non possibility to develop yourself in other aspects.

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Sixt Response
10y
Thank you for your feedback as a former Branch Manager with Sixt! We are glad you enjoyed the entrepreneurial aspect of your position. We understand that it is difficult to have added responsibility while we build up our staff, however, we appreciate your dedication and flexibility. Sixt strives to motivate at every level and assist under stressful circumstances, especially with a new location. If you have additional concerns we would encourage you to provide your local HR department with feedback as well.
5.0
May 23, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Cars, Holiday, working across a varied number of positions and getting involved in different parts of the business, uniform, working with great people

Cons

Personal Development, lack of opportunities in the car rental industry, travel time to get to work, Brand awareness not as strong in Uk

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Sixt Response
10y
We appreciate you taking the time out of your schedule to write a review for Sixt UK in regards to the Senior Project Manager position. It is our hope that our employees learn many aspects of the industry and enjoy the benefits we offer; we are happy to know that you have benefited from this. Additionally, we want to invest in our employees development within Sixt and provide the tools necessary for your success. It is recommended that you speak with your local HR department to go over advancement opportunities specific to you. Thank you for your dedication and we wish you continued success with Sixt UK!
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