Junior Account Manager

Founded in 1961, the Air Partner Group is a world-leading international aviation services group providing aircraft charter, aviation safety and security solutions, and managed services to industry, commerce, governments, and private individuals, as well as civil and military organisations. The business is going from strength to strength and so we are looking for a Junior Account Manager to be trained to become a capable and successful aircraft charter broker, to deliver unrivalled ad-hoc aircraft charter solutions to our extensive portfolio of clients. This role will be based in Paris, with some need to travel globally for client meetings and events.

**What you will be doing**:

- Providing support to the Team in all aspects of day-to-day trading, including flight set up and post flight follow up
- Maintaining and growing our existing client base, including the speedy turnaround of new and existing enquiries, cold calling and other sales activities
- Assisting with client care activities and supplier relations, including national and international client visits, events and airport meet and greets
- Researching relevant industry data to assist the team in creating new sales leads

**What we are looking for**:
We want to be completely transparent with you from the offset. This is a **fun**, **high reward** but sometimes **pressurised** role and as such, we are looking for our next Junior Account Manager to have the following attributes:

- A competitive nature and a hunger for sales
- Excellent written and verbal French and English skills
- Great problem-solving skills and an ability to stay calm under pressure
- A flexible and adaptable approach to the changing needs of the business and a willingness to work unsocial hours if required
- An ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required
- Excellent time management skills to ensure rigorous contract and project deadlines are met
- Clear and concise communication skills and an excellent telephone manner
- A good sense of humour

**The following would also be an advantage**:

- Knowledge of / a passion for aviation
- A full and valid driving license
- Good IT skills and an ability to learn new systems quickly
- Previous office-based sales / broking experience

**About Air Partner Group, a Wheels Up Company**

Founded in 1961, Air Partner Group is a world-leading international aviation services group providing aircraft charter, aviation safety and security solutions, and managed services to industry, commerce, governments, and private individuals, as well as civil and military organisations.

The Air Partner Group has two divisions: Air Partner Charter and Air Partner Services (previously Safety & Security). Air Partner Charter comprises of group charter, private jets, freight, and specialist services. Group Charter charters large airliners to move groups of any size. Private Jets offers the Company's unique pre-paid JetCard scheme and on-demand charter for up to 19 people. Freight charters aircraft of every size to fly almost any cargo anywhere, at any time.

Air Partner Services comprises Baines Simmons, Redline Assured Security Ltd, Air Partner CHS, Kenyon International Emergency Services, and Managed Services. Baines Simmons offers aviation safety management and fatigue risk management. Redline Assured Security delivers government-standard security training, consultancy, and solutions to regulated, high value and high threat environments. Kenyon International Emergency Services is a world leader in emergency planning and incident response. Air Partner CHS specialises in conditioning monitoring solutions that predict and prevent the failure of electromechanical systems.

Air Partner works with Climate and Development experts Climate Impact Partners, to allow clients to offset carbon emissions in support of projects that not only cut carbon but also alleviate poverty and improve lives.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a degree in an aviation related field, experience working within the aviation industry, or a passion for aviation?
- Do you have any sales experience?
- Are you based in Paris and are you happy with occasional travel as part of the role?

**Language**:

- English (required)
- French (required)

Work Location: One location