Sales Assistant - 1 Year Student Placement (September 2026 - September 2027)

Air Charter Service; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,500 - 27,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days' holiday per year

Free breakfast and lunch

Onsite gym with free classes

Private healthcare

Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

2x charitable days a year

Job summary

A global leader in aircraft chartering is offering an exciting 12-month internship opportunity for undergrad students in the UK. The role focuses on sales support within the Commercial Jets division, including assisting brokers and liaising with clients. Applicants should be studying a relevant degree, have an interest in sales and aviation, and possess exceptional communication skills. The position offers a starting salary of £25,000 along with various benefits including holidays, meals, and health options.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards a degree in a relevant field.
• Interest in sales and/or aviation is essential.
• Experience in a customer-facing role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist brokers with their portfolio of clients.
• Develop an expert understanding of the Commercial aircraft and chartering process.
• Liaise with clients, airlines and airports.

Skills

Interest in sales

Exceptional communication skills

Problem solving skills

Flexibility

Fluency in a second language

Education

Currently studying towards a degree in Aviation, Airline, Airport or Business Management

Job description

Overview

Air Charter Service is a global leader in aircraft chartering. Our Commercial Jets team specialises in arranging complex group charter solutions for a wide range of industries, including professional sports teams, touring musicians, event organisers, and many other blue-chip organisations worldwide.

We have an exciting, year-long opportunity for an undergrad student looking to gain work experience in sales within the Commercial Jets world.

Responsibilities

• Assist brokers with their portfolio of clients
• Develop an expert understanding of the Commercial aircraft and chartering process
• Liaise with clients, airlines and airports
• Assist the broker with charter bookings from enquiry to post-flight report
• Flight watching/overseeing flight departures and flight repping
• Ad hoc administration tasks

The Placement

• Duration: 12 months, ideally starting August - September 2026
• Based at our Surbiton Headquarters
• Working hours: predominantly 09:00 - 17:30 Monday-Friday (varies with industry needs)
• Training will be provided
• Travel opportunities will be given

Qualifications

Key Skills & Experience

• The successful candidate must be currently studying, ideally working towards a degree in Aviation, Airline, Airport or Business Management
• An interest in sales and/or aviation is essential
• Previous experience working in a customer facing role
• Hardworking and flexible (this is simply not a 9-5)
• Exceptional communication skills, fluency in a second language is an advantage
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Strong resilience with the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Flexible with the ability to travel often and at times, with short notice
• Must live within a commutable distance to the job location
• Driver's License desirable

Additional Information

• This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, please only apply if you are available full time between September 2026 and September 2027
• £25,000 per annum starting salary
• 22 days’ holiday per year
• Free breakfast and lunch in our onsite canteen "The Hangar"
• Onsite gym with free classes
• Private healthcare and Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 2x "giving back" charitable days a year

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