Lufthansa Airlines Recruitment: Outside Sales Representative

Tuesday, 1 September 2009

Those who aim high need a solid base. There is hardly a better way to lay that foundation than from within a Group which can be counted among the world-leaders in almost all sectors. And for whom it is just as important that you can also take into account your own personal interests and goals.  With a Lufthansa Graduate Program you will create the best take-off conditions for your future career. Outside Sales Representative (m/f) Lagos/Nigeria Outside Sales Representative (m/f) is responsible for reaching defined sales targets and maximising the revenue in the existing business segment. He/she is in charge of developing and steering customer portfolios through office-based and personal sales activities. He/she is also responsible for contract negotiations and completion of sales agreements. Dependent on the assignment-focus the tasks include the following : office-based/personal visits sales coverage of appointed customer preparing contract negotiations for travel agencies and corporate clients initiating, organising and carrying out sales promotion activities based on continuous monitoring and evaluation of customer portfolio increasing business with existing accounts by capitalising on and building strong relationships documentation of sales calls and subsequent feedback to Sales Support constantly informing customer portfolio about new products and product improvements traveling on behalf of Lufthansa participation in projects and tasks beyond own job responsibilities Your profile independent, analytical and structured mindset and approach to work excellent negotiation and sales skills good presentation and negotiation skills creativity organizational skills team player, good communication and social skills discretion confident manner and well groomed appearance ability to work under pressure and Assertiveness excellent service skills readiness to work irregular hours poss. Psychological Aptitude Test Technical Competencies: A-level standard/High School Diploma or similar knowledge of the local travel market and the local economy excellent command of English written and spoken; native according to country; German desirable excellent knowledge of MS-Office Products, Internet knowledge of CRS is of advantage valid driving license Environmental influences or other encumbrances : intensive travel weather factors on customer visits irregular hours of work Lufthansa German Airlines is one of the world`s leading airlines. As an internationally-operating aviation Group Lufthansa is active in five business fields: Passenger Transportation, Logistics, MRO, Catering and IT Services. More than 400 subsidiaries and holding companies also belong to the Group. The airline offers more than 200 destinations in approximately 80 countries using around 534 aircraft, 280 of them belong to Lufthansa Passage Airline. More than 70 million passengers worldwide place their trust in us each year. The dedication, skills and excellent service of our employees is one of our greatest Click here to aply online

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Maersk APM Terminals: Maersk Line Graduate Programme (MLGP)

Maersk Line, the worlds leading shipping company, is looking for a self starting and driven individual to be part of our newly established Maersk Line Graduate Programme. If you are a University graduate with strong leadership aspirations, then we want you for our Nigeria Office in Lagos. The Maersk Line Graduate Programme is a global two-year programme that covers two fixed rotations within the Maersk Line core business areas: Commercial, Operations and Network & Product. Through your rotations, you will obtain a thorough knowledge of the way we operate, develop a full understanding of end-to-end processes and achieve a high level of commercial awareness as well as benefit from management and leadership training and experience. You will join a team of highly competent colleagues that will be responsible for jointly reaching the objectives of your department. Your manager will continually provide you with individual sparring so that you can develop professionally and personally. Being part of our global shipping programme, you will meet your fellow Maersk Line Graduate Programme participants from all over the world in various seminars where you will receive leadership and cross-functional training. In addition, you will participate in e-based case studies and business simulations. Upon completion of the Maersk Line Graduate Programme, we envision that you will be ready to take up a managerial position where you will continue to develop your leadership skills to further your A.P. Moller – Maersk career. General Requirements You will need to hold a Masters Degree in a Business related discipline and must have at least two years previous work experience via internships, industry placements or other relevant jobs. Prior shipping knowledge is not a pre-requisite. You must possess a strong personal desire to get things done all the time and you must be mature and able to work independently and take initiative. Maersk Line operates globally, you must thrive in a truly international environment; your English skills (spoken and written) must be way above average. Previous extensive personal travel could be an advantage. Age Limit: Not more than 27 years. How to Apply If you wish to apply for the programme, please submit your application via the online application form on our job portal at www.maerskline.com Application receipt closes on the 9th of September, 2009. Shortlisted candidates will be requested to take an Assessment Test as part of the recruitment process Click here to apply

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