Account Support Specialist

dnata Catering; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider in Manchester seeks an experienced Customer Manager to ensure service standards are met and manage relationships with airline customers. The ideal candidate has a background in customer management, excellent PC skills, and can work effectively under pressure. This role offers opportunities to thrive in a dynamic environment and contribute to our mission.

Qualifications

• Evidence of previous Customer Management experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Interact with airline customer personnel.
• Monitor service standards and report on performance.
• Respond to customer queries and maintain records.

Skills

Customer Management experience

Excellent PC skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Cbase

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Overview

The role will need to be able to communicate both with our external customers and internally at all levels and across all sites. They will need to develop trusted and influential relationships with all stakeholders to ensure agreed service standards are achieved. In addition they will need to be commercially aware to ensure contractual commitments are delivered in a cost effective manner highlighting cost/ charge implication of any additional activity requested by the customer/ stakeholder. Responsible for monitoring and reporting on service standards against key areas of measurement. Stakeholders Internal: Senior Management Team, Operational Service Delivery Team, Unit Function Managers, Compliance Team, Financial Team, IT Team, Supply Chain Team, Human Resources, Customer Services, Sales and Commercial Team.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the airline customer personnel at all levels
• Ensure clear knowledge and communication of the expected service standards
• Complete service performance monitoring and review with the areas of concern highlighted and corrective actions agreed and in place
• Deliver timely responses to customer queries and adverse comments
• Maintain accurate records of service statistics with timely reporting to the customer in line with contractual agreements
• Ensure two-way communication both to the customer and the units
• Ensure up to date knowledge of customer procedures and policies and any amendments as and when they are issued by the customer
• Manage Unit service performance via customer requirements, process manual adoption and performance analytics
• Attend weekly or monthly meetings with the customers
• Ensure as required, out of hours availability to be on call
• Complete airline programme checks as required
• Produce dummy delivery notes and conduct regular checks as required
• To uncover new opportunities or risk to existing business through regular customer dialogue as to what is happening with their respective companies
• Managing service cost effectively and when appropriate seeking opportunities which enhances business profitability
• Maintain strong and positive relations with the customer and manage expectations in terms of service in line with contractual terms
• This list is not exhaustive; accountabilities may vary dependent on locality or role complexity and may include any other duties considered reasonable by the line manager

Qualifications

• Evidence of previous Customer Management experience
• Excellent PC skills to include PowerPoint, Excel and Word (Level 2 or equivalent)
• Evidence of good interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills

Desirable

• Able to work under pressure
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, proactive and persuasive
• Knowledge of the airline industry
• Knowledge of Cbase, SAP and Power BI
• Analytical skills, including attention to detail and accuracy, methodical, and logical in their approach to work

Are you ready to bring your skills to a dynamic team and make a real impact? We\'re excited to find passionate individuals who are eager to grow and contribute to our mission. If you\'re looking for an opportunity to thrive in a collaborative and fast paced environment, apply now and take the next step in your career journey with us!

dnata is one of the world\'s largest air and travel services providers, offering ground handling, cargo, travel and catering & retail services at over 130 airports in more than 30 countries across six continents. At dnata, we are by your side for the entire travel experience. dnata Catering and Retail is one of the world\'s leading in-flight hospitality providers, delivering world-class culinary services and innovative products that enhance our passengers\' experience.