Turkish Airlines Vacancy | Cargo Representative
ABOUT US
The national flag carrier of Turkey is Turkish Airlines. Currently, 49.12% of THY is owned by the Republic of Turkey's Prime Ministry Privatization Administration, with 50.88% of shares being traded publicly.
Turkish Airlines had five aircraft when it first took off in 1933. In 1982, the airline expanded into a global aviation enterprise with 27 aircraft, 3.909 seats, and 5.735 staff members. The airline now operates flights to 304 locations worldwide in 122 countries:
- 114 destinations in Europe
- 17 destinations in America
- 37 destinations in the Far East & Asia
- 53 destinations in Africa
- 35 destinations in the Middle East
As the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world, TK will expand the scope of its exclusive services by adding new destinations, increasing the number of flights, and adding new aircraft to its fleet.
Already a major global cultural and commercial center, Istanbul is ideally situated to be a transit hub for the aviation sector, thanks to its perfect geographic location that bridges continents. With the imminent opening of the new airport on October 29, 2018, Istanbul will further strengthen its position among the most active aviation hubs in the region and in the world.
Dar es Salaam
Job Description:
- understands the procedures for accepting, getting ready for takeoff, and delivering any mail or cargo transported.
- accompanies the full and undamaged loading and unloading of freight.
- carries out the initial response to any abnormalities that arise during cargo transportation.
- establishing relationships with agents, clients, and business partners in the industry; exploring new markets; and informing agents of new policies, procedures, and advancements.
- asks questions, evaluates potential cargo opportunities in her/his region, notifies the regional cargo manager, and, if necessary, provides a report for this reason.
- creates and strengthens relationships with other airlines and cargo agents in order to locate cargo for business trips. carries out sales-marketing initiatives and agent visits in accordance with the marketing plan.
- keeps an eye on and puts into practice any policies, guidelines, and international publications pertaining to cargo fees and rules.
- takes the necessary steps to ensure that cargo sales and services are performed in their territory in a methodical manner.
- contributes to the process's achievement of all goals by operating in line with the company's policies in the role that they hold.
- supplies the official paper (AWB) stocks, maintains their security, and makes sure that the rules and guidelines are followed in order to distribute and conduct business with them.
- Coordinates with official authorities and handling agencies and follows rules and regulations.
- Provides replies to customer rate inquiries based on TK rate policy and applications.
- Coordinates with the Handling Company and follows up on TK equipment stocks, such as ULDs, straps, etc., to ensure they are circulated and kept within Station limits to avoid excess stocks.
- Ensures cargo sales figures are correct and free from dispute with ACS or cargo agents and ensures payments are correctly collected and timely
Desired Skills & Experience
- Minimum graduation from high school (a bachelor's or associate's degree is desirable)
- a minimum of one year's worth of logistics or shipping experience
- Understanding airline cargo sales and pricing methods gives one knowledge of cargo operations.
- proficiency using Microsoft Office
- strong proficiency in the local language(s) and English
- outstanding negotiating and communication abilities
- Permission to live permanently in the relevant nation (the company will not assist with work permits)
- Capacity to interact politely and professionally with business associates and coworkers
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