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We are looking for two Account Managers that will make a difference with our customers, as we believe that working in partnership with our customers delivers the best results. This is an opportunity to join the Air New Zealand Australian Sales Team on a permanent basis as a Queensland or New South Wales based Account Manager. You will be responsible for maximising Air New Zealand’s return from its key business relationships within the agency community. This will be achieved by promoting Air New Zealand’s positive profile through solid relationship management whilst also educating key agency partners on Air New Zealand’s product and developing new business opportunities. In order to be successful in this role, you will have significant business-to-business sales experience combined with a proven knowledge of the Queensland or New South Wales travel industry market. A demonstrated history of achieving results will see you succeed in this role, as will your personality and communication skills to gain credibility with stakeholders and influence decision makers. In addition, we are looking for someone who can ‘think outside the square’ and who brings fresh, new ideas to the table to suit an ever changing market. The role will suit a self-starter who is comfortable being managed remotely and can therefore plan workloads, prioritise and meet deadlines. In return we offer an innovative, nimble environment where new ideas are encouraged in a performance driven culture. If you’ve got proven account management skills and the enthusiasm to be part of the team, we want to talk to you. We expect a lot from our people and our people expect a lot from us. After all it’s our people who make us what we are. Visit us online at www.airnewzealand.co.nz/careers and start your journey today. Alternatively, call Mereula Nacewa on +64 9 336 2031. For Account Manager Queensland, apply against reference 100370. For Account Manager New South Wales, apply against reference 100365. Applications close: Monday, 23 August 2010.

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