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Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Oceanfreight Pricing Specialist for a well-established Freight Forwarder based in the Heathrow area.
Job Description:-
- Continually promote new and existing customers; to up-sell services and increase business revenue compared to the customers previous year’s trading.
- Produce quotations, proposals and RFQs (Ocean FCL, LCL, projects etc) for customers and other overseas offices. Follow up quotes and proposals over email and telephone.
- Support with marketing through the gathering of ocean news and content.
- Share responsibilities for the Commercial Support Team Inbox.
- Analyse data and identify areas requiring attention or areas that we can provide added value.
- Gain detailed understanding of Ocean services offered, through discussions with carriers and co-loaders, building relationship with each.
- Be involved in negotiations with partners to drive efficiency and cost improvement.
- Update the quote log on a timely manner with as much information as possible.
- Update local files and pricing tools with the up-to-date market rates.
- Assist with contract management, pricing /tariff updates, & commercial documentation
- If required, assist local sales, joining customer service and sales call visits.
- Have a flexible approach as no two days are the same and situations will arise in which no one has dealt before, requiring a creative mind.
Principle Accountabilities
This is not an exhaustive list but outlines the main functionality/accountability in the role.
- Work closely with the Head of Ocean Development and Ocean Development Manager to drive growth and deliver positive results.
- Build relationships with external and internal teams and Managers.
- Build relationships with existing core carriers and identify benefits in new carrier opportunities.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate must have the below experience and attributes:
- Ideally one or more years in a similar position and role.
- The ability to influence, negotiate and forge strong relationships with our key carrier partners
- The ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation and our varied customer base
- An articulate speaker and creative thinker with the ability to share their views succinctly and sensibly
- Strong and creative skills, especially involving technology, MS PowerPoint and Excel Essential
As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry.
