Waste of time - Rental Sales Agent Sixt Employee Review

1.0
May 19, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Diversity and ambitions of the other rental sales agents

Cons

One of the most frightening companies I've ever worked for. There is very little stability and a lot of excuses given by upper management preventing one from succeeding. Ive been promised so often to "hang in there" and that things will change but there are never any hardcore facts to show this projected improvement presented. And with rules and policies changing every day from headquarters and conflicting with the old ones, everything is super disorganized. Had an encounter with a corporate employee from headquarters who came to help out the branch with our quality. He showed up hungover, barely coherent, and smelled like weed. He's even went out drinking and has done drugs with one of the other rental agents! I have seen a lot of really intelligent talented employees resign over the past 4 months. Not a great company if you value hard work and high achievement!

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Sixt Response
10y
We appreciate your feedback. Sixt has a very diverse culture and it is our mission to recruit top talent interested in growing with the company. We are pleased that you appreciate these aspects of Sixt! To address your concerns, you are correct, there are many changes that Sixt U.S. has implemented and has yet to implement. Even though we are a very established company in the European markets we are still very young in the United States. Due to this, our branch and HQ employees work collectively to find solutions that will benefit our customers and employees alike. Especially in the case of making a franchise a corporate location (as done in Las Vegas), there are many steps to take to ensure compliance. Additionally, our company is filled with ambitious and hardworking individuals dedicated to entrepreneurship. Many employees have been with Sixt U.S. since we came here 5 years ago and have grown significantly. We are determined to mirror this process with high achievers on the front line as well. 2015 was the most profitable year for Sixt across the world. We have made many significant changes to the U.S. structure that has greatly benefited us and will continue to bring us into success in the coming years. If you would like to further discuss your concerns with the VP or HR please call 954-874-1793.

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Dear former employee, thank you for sharing your experience with us in Phoenix. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the work environment and found our managers helpful during your time with Team Orange. We also hear your feedback on the impact of customer reviews on individual performance metrics. We understand this can feel disproportionate at times, and it's valuable input as we continuously review how we measure and support our teams. We wish you all the best in your next role. Best regards
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• Strong learning experience in business operations, especially P&L, pricing, and revenue growth • Opportunity to work with talented and driven colleagues • Clear performance structure with defined KPIs and bonus incentives • Fast-paced environment that builds resilience and management skills • Good exposure to leadership communication and corporate expectations

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• High-pressure, top-down culture with constant focus on results • Middle management roles can feel unsupported despite high expectations • Disciplinary actions sometimes felt excessive for minor issues • Workplace culture included gossip and lack of professionalism at times • Limited coaching and development—more focus on outcomes than guidance • Bonus structure can be difficult to fully achieve due to split KPIs • Customer service metrics felt unrealistic to consistently control • Perception of over-policing performance (both under- and over-performance scrutinized) • Advancement expectations are aggressive; may not be ideal for those not seeking rapid promotion • Frontline employees appear prioritized over management support

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Sixt Response
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Dear former employee, thank you for taking the time to share such a balanced and thoughtful review after your time with us in Los Angeles. We're glad to hear that you valued the learning opportunities, the talented colleagues, and the clear performance structure. At the same time, we take your concerns seriously – particularly around management support, coaching, and the fairness of our bonus and disciplinary structures. A high-performance environment should come with the right guidance and your feedback is valuable as we continue to develop a culture at Team Orange where both results and people matter. If you'd like to share more in confidence, feel free to reach out at talents@sixt.com. We wish you all the best in your next chapter. Best regards
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