Team Lead Roadside Assistance Cockpit

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Team Lead to head our Roadside 24/7 Cockpit Team of 15 to 20 Coordinators. The cockpit is the central control layer of our follow-the-sun roadside model: it monitors live assistance cases and partner performance in real time across our Corporate Countries (FR, IT, BENELUX, ES, UK, DACH, and US/CA), stepping in on critical cases. You will ensure our customers receive prompt, professional assistance whenever they need it, working cross-functionally with internal departments and external partners to protect our fleet and deliver premium Customer Service. If you enjoy leading people, keep a cool head under pressure, and have a sharp eye for risks, join Team Orange!

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

• You lead, coach, and develop a team of 15 to 20 Coordinators, including shift planning and ensuring 24/7 coverage
• You monitor overall operational performance via the centralized cockpit dashboard
• You act as the escalation point for complex cases and support the coordination of cross-country cases
• You coordinate with local service providers and act as the interface to other departments
• You identify patterns and anomalies to proactively address potential risks

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

• Leadership You bring experience leading or coaching a team, ideally in a shift-based or 24/7 operation, with a motivating and hands-on style
• Background You have customer service experience with a focus on Roadside Assistance
• Industry Knowledge You have a strong understanding of automotive systems, towing procedures, and roadside assistance best practices
• Organizational Skills You are proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to spot patterns and anomalies
• Technical Skills You are comfortable working with cross-functional data, dashboards, and real-time monitoring tools
• Decision-Making You have strong analytical and decision-making skills, especially under time pressure
• Working Style You bring flexibility to work Monday to Sunday (your own role is not a 24/7 shift role), with presence in the Lisbon office
• Languages You are fluent in both English and another language (French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch or German)

WHAT WE OFFER

• The SIXT Lisbon Experience Two of Lisbon's most exciting hubs — Factory Lisboa in Beato and ARTs Lisboa in Parque das Nações — are where you'll find your new home base. Expect a fast-paced, international atmosphere where ideas flow freely, people genuinely look out for each other, and no two days feel quite the same

• Community & International Environment Join a truly global workplace with colleagues from many nationalities. Regular team events, community activities, and inspiring talks with internal and external speakers make our Lisbon hubs more than just an office

• Flexibility & Modern Work Setup Benefit from a hybrid working model with two office days per week and flexible working hours. Our modern offices are designed for collaboration while allowing you the flexibility to work in the way that suits you best

• AI at your fingertips From day one, you'll have access to Claude by Anthropic and SIXTgpt, SIXT's own AI platform, to supercharge your work. We invest in every team member's AI journey: encouraging experimentation, building knowledge, and making sure you're ahead of the curve

• Time Off & Wellbeing Enjoy 28 vacation days per year, an additional day off on your birthday, one volunteer day annually, and private health insurance that also covers your spouse and children free of charge

• Everyday Benefits Receive a yearly Coverflex allowance and a daily meal allowance to make life a little easier every day

• Employee Perks Get exclusive rates on all SIXT services, with special discounts extended to your family and friends. Because great perks are even better when you can share them

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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. Get started with us and apply now!