For Movers and Shakers - Anonymous employee Sixt Employee Review

5.0
Apr 10, 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Simply put this company is not for everyone. If you like to follow the rules, color in between the lines, and pet your cat while you watch TV on a Saturday night then Sixt is not for you. If you enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced environment that puts the keys to your own personal success in your hands, then Sixt might be for you. I only say might because Sixt has a selective hiring process, they look for movers and shakers. People who work and play hard day in and day out. You get out of it what you put in. If your smart and charming you can make your own position in the company, but if your a cry baby who can't imagine putting in 50+ hours a week then first of all you probably won't get far in life and much less in this company. The best part of the company is the people you work with. Since they are so selective on who they hire, everyone is pretty awesome and share similar interests. Sixt is like the exclusive country club in your city that everyone wants to be a part of, but only the cool few make it in. All the angry former employees that wrote miserable reviews are just upset that they can no longer sit with the cool kids at lunch.

Cons

The biggest challenge that the employees of Sixt face on a local level (USA), is the lack of brand awareness in the US market. Since the company is new to this market a lot of our customers have never heard of us which can be challenging to overcome, but I suppose that is what we get paid for. I see this unique situation as more of an opportunity, there is so much growth potential for Sixt, it is actually quite overwhelming for some people (see below angry reviews).

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Sixt Response
12y
Thank you for your time and effort in reviewing Sixt as an employer. We appreciate your feedback!

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5.0
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Pros

Excellent work environment, helpful managers

Cons

It only takes one or two customer reviews to affect you negatively. Disproportionate to the number of customers you handle.

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Sixt Response
2mo
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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Apr 1, 2026
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Pros

• 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

Cons

• 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
2mo
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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