Airline Freight Sales Jobs

Airline Freight Sales Rep Duties

Freight sales representatives have the responsibility of coordinating all freight that is shipped on a particular flight. Duties include determining each flight's freight allowance, quoting rates to potential shippers, securing sales, preparing invoices, and tracking freight once it has been shipped.

Airline Freight Sales Rep Qualifications

Freight sales representatives must meet other general airline hiring requirements (usually at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or its equivalent) as well as possess other skills such as being quick on one's feet, being able to deal with the public and make sales, making quick decisions, prioritizing, and working quickly and efficiently. Computer and phone skills are also a plus. Average starting pay: $26,000 to $60,000 per year, depending on experience.

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Interpersonal Skills
Successful applicants must be highly empathetic.  Interpersonal Skills are important social skills that include a positive outlook and a sincere concern for others. It means you are sensitive to the needs and feelings of others, in other words, diplomatic. You may be asked to deal with difficult situation in a positive, non confrontational manner. Listening effectively, being polite and diplomatic to people from all walks of life and all areas of the world is essential to the interpersonal skills you already have.