Client Account Manager

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We have an exciting opportunity available for a Client Account Manager - Airlines to join our friendly and supportive team based in Sydney on a full-time permanent basis.

More about this role:

To put it simply, you will be the central point of contact for day to day operational matters between our company and the airlines, and the conduit for all communication between each party. This has a large Customer Service component to it as a part of our Operations team. The successful candidate will assist our Business Manager manage the 'day of operations' window and also manage their own portfolio of customers.

In a nutshell, your main responsibilities are:

• Establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with our internal and external customers.
• Represent the company at internal and external functions, ensuring that the company and its products and services are presented in a strong and positive light.
• Working closely with the National Logistics Manager regarding Third Party Logistics (3PL) performance.
• Participating in and ensure that audit and quality controls are conducted on a regular basis.
• Providing expert advice to customers in all facets of customer service including logistical and customs information.
• Improving customer service quality results by evaluating and re-designing process and implementing change.
• Establishing communication service standards and implement company productivity, quality and customer service standards.
• Pro-actively address performance issues by identifying areas of non-performance as well as root cause, and provide support to prevent future occurrences, including any training required to individuals.
• Contributing towards effective cost management through education and training especially in areas of flight make up, aircraft loading and inventory management.

What do you need to be successful in securing this role?

• Proven knowledge and experience in a similar role.
• Food Safety and HACCAP qualifications desirable.
• Available to work a rotating shift roster which includes weekends and public holidays.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle challenging situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of the airline catering industry.
• Available for occasional out of hours work to meet flight schedule demands.
• Competent in documentation and records management.
• Ability to obtain an ASIC pass and an airside driver's license.
• As you will be working in the Aviation Services industry, you will be required to obtain a clear National Police Check.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Free onsite parking, meals, and uniforms.
• Career development and progression.
• Be part of a close knit and dedicated team that are committed to excellence.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance, and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.

About Us:

We are Australia's largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner. Specialising in inflight catering, retail, and food manufacturing, our group of diverse brands enables us to deliver extensive service capabilities.

Chosen by many of the world's top airlines, we operate 16 facilities across 12 cities and employ over 4,000 people who help us to produce over 64 million meals, and service more than 250,000 flights, each year.

Parent company dnata – part of the Emirates Group – is one of the world's largest air services providers. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and inflight catering and retail services, dnata ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently.

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