Air Cargo Agent

An International Airline Company is seeking a Senior Associate for their Air Cargo and Mail Division at their Des Plaines, IL (Chicago O’Hare International Airport) office location. This position is responsible for assisting management to ensure functions of the company’s cargo and mail efforts in the Americas.

• Direct Hire with Great Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Sick Leave, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, 401k, Travel Benefits, etc.)
• $21.85 - $23.20 / hour

Requirements of the Senior Associate, Air Cargo and Mail:

• Bachelor’s Degree is a must.
• 1 years of experience in the Airline/Cargo industry is required.
• Must have well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Be computer literate, and able to use Excel, Word, PowerPoint and accounting software.
• Math ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Reasoning ability and problem-solving ability required

Responsibilities of the Senior Associate, Air Cargo and Mail:

• Monitor, collect, and report competitive activities and changes and cargo related information available in the public to the Management Team
• Create various reports (ie: sales result reports), and making sure sales rules are followed
• Coordinate all cargo related matters with other cargo sales agents and GSA offices on a daily and monthly basis, and report Management as needed
• Be knowledgeable and utilize all cargo-related computer systems
• Provide support and instruction to the GSA office as necessary
• Maintain good relations with forwarders, handle companies, contractors, etc.
• Update data/strategies to determine revenue projections
• Prepare documents for sales quotas
• Review finalized AWBs from all stations and sending the file to CASS twice each month
• Check dispute reports from the e-billing system, report back any adjustments, rebill, and make the necessary adjustments in the company's cargo system
• Process agents’ sales adjustments
• Maintain inventory of documents and accounting forms
• File documents and maintaining documents accurately
• Business trips are required including overseas by management instructions or as needed
• Perform any other duties as directed by Supervisors and Managers

Employment Type: Direct-Hire

Location: Torrance, CA

Schedule: Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm