Our client is an International Global Freight Forwarder, specialising within the Far East, USA as their main areas. Forming partnerships to freight manage their client's global business leaving the client free to concentrate on its own core business. Their management team is totally focused on achieving higher levels of service both internally and externally.
We are now recruiting for an Air Freight Pricing Specialist to join the team in the Birmingham office. We are looking for a driven and proactive individual who excels in fast-paced, dynamic environments. We are looking for applying candidates with airfreight experience and the ability to build strong relationships with customers, carriers, and suppliers to effectively negotiate and confirm rates
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Create and issue quotations to prospects & customers
* Follow up issued quotations
* Handling Air freight/ Imports/Exports/Cross Trade
* Negotiate rates with carriers / hauliers / suppliers
* Track success/failure rate of quotes, reporting back to management
* Hold regular service review meeting with key suppliers. Minimize cost increases
* Monitor carrier websites and notifications
* Communicate with customers to manage and follow up all quotes to obtain feedback
* Engagement with airfreight operational teams to ensure smooth handover of secured shipments
Experience required
* Freight forwarding Airfreight experience - inbound, outbound, and cross trade
* Air Freight Pricing/Quotations experience
* An understanding of how to influence the profitability through effective pricing
* Able to cope and accustomed to working under pressure to meet fixed deadlines
* Dangerous Goods knowledge is preferable
* Strong numerical and commercial skill
Package and Benefits:
* Salary 30,000 to 35,000 dependent upon experience, flexible for the right candidate
* Pension
* 22 days holiday to start
* Rewards and Discounts
* Heath care plan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Social events
* Free Parking
* Plus more
Back to searchAir Freight Pricing Clerk
Freight Personnel
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6FQ
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client is an International Global Freight Forwarder focusing on the Far East and USA markets.
- They are seeking an Air Freight Pricing Specialist for their Birmingham office, requiring candidates with airfreight experience and strong relationship-building skills.
- The role involves creating quotations, negotiating rates, and managing customer communications, with a salary range of £30,000 to £35,000 based on experience.
- Candidates should have a minimum of experience in freight forwarding, particularly in airfreight, as well as strong numerical and commercial skills.
- The position offers benefits such as a pension, holiday, healthcare plan, and more.
