We’re not just in the business of transporting people. We’re also in the business of moving cargo. As a major provider of air freight services, our Cargo team transports everyday electronics and automotive parts, to perishable goods, life-saving organs, vaccines and even baby formula. And in turn, we help keep businesses, communities, and global economies running. With so many career options – from Marketing to Finance, Logistics to Data Analytics, and more – you can build a career within a career and gain exposure to so many areas of our airline’s important role in the global supply chain. Join our team and watch your uniquely United career journey unfold.

Job overview and responsibilities

The Cargo Sales Account Executive is responsible for outside sales, account management and development to drive revenue growth and ensure customer satisfaction. The AE will be responsible for introducing cargo product in the market, maintaining sales and high standard of service to customers. Must be enthusiastic, self-starter and solutions oriented. Must stay current on competitive landscape, ensures leadership role for United Cargo in the industry.

Ability to develop contacts into clients creating long-term business relationships
Proactively solicits cargo business from present and prospective accounts to achieve and exceed revenue goalsMakes frequent in-person sales callsResponsible for mid-term, long-term and export selling, consignee sales and import salesCreates and maintains account profiles in United systemsCreates awareness of all UA products and services in the area to magnify market influence and generate future salesBuilds and maintains all-around industry knowledge including freight forwarding, airlines and commercial sectorStays current on competitive landscape, studies market conditions to pinpoint new breaks, prospects and/or possible threatsProvides total and efficient service to accountsTakes ownership of account management and relationship management for assigned segmentMaintains creative business development approach ensuring balanced advocacy for business and customer needsMaximizes cargo revenues by developing account business plans and forecasting. Facilitates Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) as appropriateResponsible for rate negotiations and implementation including ad-hoc capabilityActively manages customer allotmentsSupports network optimization tools and processesPartners with Freight Accounting for rate/billing oversightExperienced in managing a diverse range of customers who pose a high volume of needs/demands with diplomacyMaintains enthusiastic, solution oriented outlookTakes a pro-active approach to problem solving working closely with customers and/or colleagues to offer solutions, recommend changes or modifications Computer literate ensures accurate and compliant record keeping in designated systems(i.e. Utilizes Salesforce.com for documentation and to uncover sales opportunities and “closes” or supports network optimization using Cargo Profit Optimization (CPO) system)Promotes emerging technology such as eUsageObserves and reports on the marketplace, promotions and competitive ratesPartners with Marketing, Pricing, Cargo Strategy and other teams to develop and/or propose options to improve UA’s positionSupports and communicates company and divisional goalsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsGood reading comprehension skillsCommunicates accurate information and ideas via a wide range of media/mediums to various audiencesCollateral assignments, additional duties as neededSolution oriented problem solver who looks to team with and influence work groups across the organizationSeeks to gain support to drive revenue and provide customer satisfaction together with Operations, Quality Management, Contact Centers, Business Partner Program, Pricing, Accounting, Capacity and fellow Sales team members

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.

We’re not just in the business of transporting people. We’re also in the business of moving cargo. As a major provider of air freight services, our Cargo team transports everyday electronics and automotive parts, to perishable goods, life-saving organs, vaccines and even baby formula. And in turn, we help keep businesses, communities, and global economies running. With so many career options – from Marketing to Finance, Logistics to Data Analytics, and more – you can build a career within a career and gain exposure to so many areas of our airline’s important role in the global supply chain. Join our team and watch your uniquely United career journey unfold.

Job overview and responsibilities

The Cargo Sales Account Executive is responsible for outside sales, account management and development to drive revenue growth and ensure customer satisfaction. The AE will be responsible for introducing cargo product in the market, maintaining sales and high standard of service to customers. Must be enthusiastic, self-starter and solutions oriented. Must stay current on competitive landscape, ensures leadership role for United Cargo in the industry.

Ability to develop contacts into clients creating long-term business relationships
Proactively solicits cargo business from present and prospective accounts to achieve and exceed revenue goalsMakes frequent in-person sales callsResponsible for mid-term, long-term and export selling, consignee sales and import salesCreates and maintains account profiles in United systemsCreates awareness of all UA products and services in the area to magnify market influence and generate future salesBuilds and maintains all-around industry knowledge including freight forwarding, airlines and commercial sectorStays current on competitive landscape, studies market conditions to pinpoint new breaks, prospects and/or possible threatsProvides total and efficient service to accountsTakes ownership of account management and relationship management for assigned segmentMaintains creative business development approach ensuring balanced advocacy for business and customer needsMaximizes cargo revenues by developing account business plans and forecasting. Facilitates Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) as appropriateResponsible for rate negotiations and implementation including ad-hoc capabilityActively manages customer allotmentsSupports network optimization tools and processesPartners with Freight Accounting for rate/billing oversightExperienced in managing a diverse range of customers who pose a high volume of needs/demands with diplomacyMaintains enthusiastic, solution oriented outlookTakes a pro-active approach to problem solving working closely with customers and/or colleagues to offer solutions, recommend changes or modifications Computer literate ensures accurate and compliant record keeping in designated systems(i.e. Utilizes Salesforce.com for documentation and to uncover sales opportunities and “closes” or supports network optimization using Cargo Profit Optimization (CPO) system)Promotes emerging technology such as eUsageObserves and reports on the marketplace, promotions and competitive ratesPartners with Marketing, Pricing, Cargo Strategy and other teams to develop and/or propose options to improve UA’s positionSupports and communicates company and divisional goalsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsGood reading comprehension skillsCommunicates accurate information and ideas via a wide range of media/mediums to various audiencesCollateral assignments, additional duties as neededSolution oriented problem solver who looks to team with and influence work groups across the organizationSeeks to gain support to drive revenue and provide customer satisfaction together with Operations, Quality Management, Contact Centers, Business Partner Program, Pricing, Accounting, Capacity and fellow Sales team members

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Secondary school qualifications or equivalentMicrosoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Sales experience with direct customer contactKnowledge of cargo sales/freight forwarding industry, logistics or operations educationProfessional appearanceFull, clean UK driver’s licenseSome overnight travel is required to attend industry events:
Representing UA at Industry eventsCustomer meetings and workshopsInternal meetings and trainingMust be legally authorized to work in United Kingdom for any employer without sponsorshipMust be fluent in English (written and spoken)Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience desiredSalesForce.com, RTS, CPO UC360 experienceWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Secondary school qualifications or equivalentMicrosoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Sales experience with direct customer contactKnowledge of cargo sales/freight forwarding industry, logistics or operations educationProfessional appearanceFull, clean UK driver’s licenseSome overnight travel is required to attend industry events:
Representing UA at Industry eventsCustomer meetings and workshopsInternal meetings and trainingMust be legally authorized to work in United Kingdom for any employer without sponsorshipMust be fluent in English (written and spoken)Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience desiredSalesForce.com, RTS, CPO UC360 experience