Junior Account Manager

Line Up Aviation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment company is seeking a Junior Account Manager to manage cargo charter flights from initial requests through to booking and operation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for aviation, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include negotiating with providers and maintaining client relationships. This role offers Monday to Friday working hours, with salary details available upon application.

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSE standard in Mathematics and English required.
• Passion for aviation essential.
• Experience dealing across a variety of multiple geographies or trade lanes.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with aircraft providers.
• Negotiate with aircraft providers for best value.
• Ensure timely offers with accurate information for clients.
• Maintain and develop relationships with key clients.

Skills

Fluent in French or Spanish

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work using own initiative

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

GCSE standard in Mathematics and English

Job description

Overview

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Junior Account Manager to join on a permanent basis. As the Junior Account Manager, you will manage all aspects of a cargo charter flight from initial request to putting offers together, following up with client and carrying through to booking and handling of flight operation to its completion.

Role

Junior Account Manager

Salary

On Application

Contract

Monday - Friday - 09:00 - 17:30

Location

Gatwick or London Bridge

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with aircraft providers for offers.
• Negotiate with aircraft providers when necessary to procure best value for clients.
• Evaluate suitable commission schedule.
• Ensure timely offer with detailed and accurate information is provided for clients.
• Follow up regularly and work towards confirmation.
• Ensure all contracts, insurance and regulatory matters are accurate, legally compliant and that company requirements are met.
• Verify supplier contract in detail and ensure all terms comply with charter agreement.
• Issue flight brief with all flight related information.
• Liaise with clients to identify requirements and source suitable, competitive aircraft charter solutions.
• Maintain and develop relationships with both key clients and new business leads to maximise business opportunities and increase client loyalty in an industry where client retention is never guaranteed.
• Ensure client is always kept informed of any development linked to specific bookings.
• Use initiative to identify new potential areas for business development.
• Provide support for sales activity for new business development.
• Cold calling prospect clients to help build on our successful portfolio of existing clients.
• Maintain and develop relationships with both key clients and new business leads to maximise business opportunities and increase client loyalty in an industry where client retention is never guaranteed.

Education and Experience

• Educated to a minimum of GCSE standard in Mathematics and English
• Passion for aviation
• Experience dealing across a variety of multiple geographies or trade lanes
• Fluent in French or Spanish
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work using own initiative
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office preferable

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

About Line Up Aviation

Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry\'s best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.

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