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***Italian Speaker Required for our Kingston Office***
Cargo Charter Broker, Sales
Air Charter Service is globally recognised as one of the leading names in cargo and passenger air chartering.
Founded in the UK in 1990, we now operate from 14 international offices with further exciting expansion plans underway.
Our consistent year-on-year growth is delivering record profits and in 2011, we were recognised as an Outstanding Company' for employee engagement and listed in the Sunday Times 100 Best SME Companies to Work for.
Air Charter Service has an exciting new position within its cargo division. We are looking for a Cargo Charter Broker whose mainly responsibile for developing customer relationships that lead to a stable successful client list.
We Offer
- Generous starting salary, and an excellent benefits package is offered.
- 10% commission on the gross margin on all charters sold to your clients. Commission is paid monthly, is uncapped and there is no lower threshold necessary before commission is paid.
- Smart Phone or PDA
- Expenses paid
- Solid training, mentoring and support mechanisms.
- Opportunity for global travel.
- Opportunity for career development.
- A friendly, fun and very exciting environment enhanced with regular company-funded social events.
Key Competencies
- Pro-active sales and Business Development
- Account Management
- Communication and negotiation skills
- Customer service
- Problem solving
Skills and Experience
Industry Knowledge
- Educated to degree level in appropriate field (aviation, business studies, language, communications, Geography)
- Pro active sales experience or airline sales expereince
- Knowledge of the product in terms of aircraft types, availability, airports, handling agents etc desirable but not essential
Client / Supplier Relationship Management
- Demonstrate experience in managing relationships with astute customers
- Demonstrate the ability to deal with problems or challenges in a calm and professional manner
- Demonstrate experience of procurement or negotiation in order to obtain best value for Air Charter Service and its clients
A passion for aviation is essential. Additionally, we look for:
Essential Requirements:
- Have the right to live & work in the United Kingdom
- Business verbal and written fluency in English and Italian is essential
- Self motivated and able to work independently
- Strong organisational skills
- Knowledge of regional geography
- Educated to Degree level
- Capable to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
- Good people skills
- High degree of computer literacy
- Successful new business sales achievement.
- Hold a valid driving licence
- Calm disposition and positive outlook, particularly when working under pressure.
- Flexibility to change and adapt working hours and patterns if necessary.
- Trustworthy and honest in all aspects of the role.
- Committed to the aims and objectives of Air Charter Service.
- Team player who appreciates the value of co-operation within the local and international ACS team.
- Tenacious and willing to keep trying in challenging situations.
- Adaptable and responds well to feedback and change.
- Imaginative and dedicated to finding new ways to improve working practices.
- Fresh graduates will a small amount of work experience may also be considered
Desirable Requirements: