Account Manager - Time Critical

Air Partner Cargo; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

International environment

Hybrid work in Cologne

Job summary

Air Partner Cargo specializes in Time Critical logistics and offers a truly international environment with a hybrid working model, including three days in our Cologne office. The role focuses on growing accounts, handling urgent inquiries, sourcing with airlines and logistics partners, and managing shipments end-to-end.

We value commercial mindset, strong negotiation, and a customer-focused, proactive approach in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Air freight forwarding experience is mandatory.
• Time Critical / aerospace / automotive / pharma experience is a plus.
• Commercially driven with strong negotiation skills.
• Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused, proactive and solution-oriented.
• Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Grow existing accounts and win new business.
• Handle urgent customer enquiries and turn them into solutions.
• Source and negotiate with airlines, suppliers and logistics partners.
• Manage shipments from enquiry to successful delivery.
• Build strong customer relationships and develop new opportunities.
• Work with our global teams on international shipments.
• Represent Air Partner Cargo at exhibitions, conferences and customer events.
• Participate in the duty roster and out of office support.

Skills

Air freight forwarding

Time Critical experience

Negotiation skills

Customer-focused

Decision making

German & English bilingual

Job description

You know air freight. You know how to get things moving. Now do it when it really matters.

Air Partner Cargo specializes in Time Critical logistics — NFO, Aircraft Charter, OBC and Direct Drive. When a production line is down or an aircraft is grounded, our customers need a solution now.

Your Role

• Grow existing accounts and win new business
• Handle urgent customer enquiries and turn them into solutions
• Source and negotiate with airlines, suppliers and logistics partners
• Manage shipments from enquiry to successful delivery
• Build strong customer relationships and develop new opportunities
• Work with our global teams on international shipments
• Represent Air Partner Cargo at exhibitions, conferences and customer events
• Participate in the duty roster and out of office support

Your Profile

• Air freight forwarding experience is mandatory
• Time Critical / aerospace / automotive / pharma experience is a plus
• Commercially driven with strong negotiation skills
• Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Customer-focused, proactive and solution-oriented
• Fluent in German and English

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus a genuinely international environment, hybrid working (3 days in our Cologne office) and a job where variety comes as standard.

If you know air freight and want to work where speed, commercial thinking and problem-solving actually matter, we'd like to hear from you.

Everyone is welcome here

Air Partner Cargo is committed to providing equal opportunities and promoting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

All employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience and business requirements. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and has the opportunity to succeed.

Need Accommodations?

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable accommodations at any stage of the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] and include "Accommodation Request" in the subject line. We will work with you to ensure appropriate support is provided.

We look forward to learning more about you and how you can contribute to the Wheels Up journey!

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About Air Partner Cargo

Air Partner’s story began in 1961, initially established as Airways Training, a school supporting military pilots transitioning to civilian aviation. Over the decades, the business evolved significantly, building an international reputation for aircraft charter and specialist aviation services and becoming the global Air Partner brand.

In April 2022, Air Partner was acquired by Wheels Up, bringing together two established aviation businesses and creating new opportunities for growth across an expanded global network. Air Partner Cargo was established as a standalone entity in early 2026, creating a dedicated global platform focused on Cargo and Time Critical logistics. Building on more than six decades of Air Partner aviation and charter expertise, the business provides a comprehensive portfolio of services including Next Flight Out, On Board Courier, Direct Drive and Part and Full Aircraft Charter.

In mid-2026, the wider Air Partner business transitioned to the Wheels Up brand, while Air Partner Cargo retained its established identity as the group’s dedicated Cargo business. With teams across key international markets, we are continuing to expand our global footprint, invest in our people and develop innovative solutions for customers where speed, reliability and expertise are critical.