Account Manager (Aerospace)
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Ashford, Surrey
£40,000- 45,000
Job Purpose
Accountable to the Operations Manager for the day-to-day servicing of our Aerospace client base and partners. Ensuring that procedures are followed, profits are maximised, and trade is developed through relationship building. Working closely with the UK Head of Aerospace and UK Aerospace Commercial Manager to achieve targets.
Key Responsibilities
Driving Aerospace growth through maintaining strong relationships with clients and suppliers
Support UK Head of Aerospace and UK Aerospace Commercial Manager
Management of business from inception to completion
Select appropriate airlines and carriers to maximise freight profits
Manage your own time to best efficiency for the business
Raise and follow up quotations to clients
Servicing out of hours client requirements alongside existing team
Behavioural Competencies
Demonstrate & generate enthusiasm
Positive 'can-do' attitude
Interpersonally effective
Influence people positively
Develop trust and respect from colleagues across the organisation
Work with the team to find solutions, don't be afraid to ask for help
Demonstrate personal drive
Communicate effectively (active listening, questioning, expressing self clearly and concisely)
Motivate colleagues
Contribute pro-actively and professionally to formal & informal discussions with colleagues
Work effectively with positive conflict to generate new ideas and approaches
Deal effectively with negative conflict in a timely and assertive manner
Take responsibility in difficult situations
Financial Responsibilities
Weekly close off
Monthly management reporting in accordance with CML monthly timetable
Management and maintenance of supplier costs
Collect any immediate funds upfront
External Relationships
Benchmark and monitor key suppliers, ensuring most cost-effective deal for Cardinal
Benchmark and monitor the competition, ensuring Aerospace remain competitive
Identify and establish relationships with key suppliers
Identify and establish relationships with key clients
Monitor and review the service provided by overseas xxuwjjq agents
Strategic Responsibilities
Together with the UK Head of Aerospace and UK Aerospace Commercial Manager, work towards continued growth and development of the Aerospace vertical within the Cardinal Partnership
Identify and explore opportunities to expand the services offered
Skills Required
Existing understanding of Aerospace industry and supply chain complexities
Good knowledge of Aerospace customs formalities
Multi modal (Air & Road essential, Ocean training offered if required)Benefits
Bonuses
Yearly pay reviews
Hybrid working available
Employee owned
Healthcare options