Agent Sales & Customer Service LAX
About The Position
Task Responsibilities: Disseminates rate and routing information via phone, fax and email. Attains and maintains ability to find schedules, rates and trucking data sufficient to efficiently deal with customer requests and follow ups. Determines dimensional vs. actual weights, works simultaneously in English and metric systems, knows aircraft floor-loading limitations, and knows when to apply positional vs. volume weights. Be thoroughly conversant in booking, ALERT, SPH, and LUX-reservations notification procedures relevant to bookings, as well as how to find relevant data for destination import restrictions. In addition to responsibilities otherwise enumerated herein, the Customer Service Agent shall perform those other assignments as directed by the Sales or Station/Regional Manager Essential Requirements For The Position: Minimum of one (1) year of experience sales and/or customer service. Knowledge and experience in air cargo sales and/or freight forwarding considered a plus. Must be found qualified/acceptable by government agencies for issuance of an airport ID. Must have valid driver's license and ability to obtain a passport. To maintain professional and technical knowledge in regards to the air cargo industry. Must always conduct themselves in a pleasant, business-like manner to be reflective of high standards. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Have team spirit and be able to work in an independent way. Be proactive and take initiatives. Be willing to learn and improve. Working Conditions: The position is based in Los Angeles, California The position demands a regular presence in the office and requires vacation and other absences to be planned so as to avoid conflicting with service needs Flexibility may be needed with working hours Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental. Additional ancillary plans available at low cost to the employee Retirement: Short waiting period to participate. Up to 6% employer match. Paid time off: start off with 10 vacation days a year (on an accrual basis). 48 sick hours as of date of hire, 9 holidays. Hourly rate: 23.00-26.50 USD Cargolux Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Cargolux Airlines will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected].
Requirements
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience sales and/or customer service.
- Must be found qualified/acceptable by government agencies for issuance of an airport ID.
- Must have valid driver's license and ability to obtain a passport.
- To maintain professional and technical knowledge in regards to the air cargo industry.
- Must always conduct themselves in a pleasant, business-like manner to be reflective of high standards.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Have team spirit and be able to work in an independent way.
- Be proactive and take initiatives.
- Be willing to learn and improve.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience in air cargo sales and/or freight forwarding considered a plus.
Responsibilities
- Disseminates rate and routing information via phone, fax and email.
- Attains and maintains ability to find schedules, rates and trucking data sufficient to efficiently deal with customer requests and follow ups.
- Determines dimensional vs. actual weights, works simultaneously in English and metric systems, knows aircraft floor-loading limitations, and knows when to apply positional vs. volume weights.
- Be thoroughly conversant in booking, ALERT, SPH, and LUX-reservations notification procedures relevant to bookings, as well as how to find relevant data for destination import restrictions.
- perform those other assignments as directed by the Sales or Station/Regional Manager
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental.
- Additional ancillary plans available at low cost to the employee
- Short waiting period to participate.
- Up to 6% employer match.
- start off with 10 vacation days a year (on an accrual basis).
- 48 sick hours as of date of hire, 9 holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
