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Pricing Specialist - Freight

Heathrow Personnel
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Hounslow, Greater London TW6 2AB, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking a Pricing Specialist to join their team in the Heathrow area, specifically within the freight forwarding sector.
  • Candidates must possess experience in air, ocean, and road freight, with responsibilities including receiving customer quotations and pricing shipments.
  • The role involves negotiating rates with carriers and preparing customer proposals while ensuring timely communication and follow-up.
  • Applicants should have a strong understanding of freight products, excellent numerical skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 to £45,000 per year and requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

I'm recruiting for a Pricing Specialist to join an expanding freight forwarding company based in the Heathrow area. You must have AIR, OCEAN & ROAD freight experience.

Daily duties will include:

  • Receiving customer quotations
  • Air, ocean & road freight pricing import, export and cross trade
  • Quoting on spot shipments from the network and tenders
  • Negotiating rates with carriers, hauliers and suppliers
  • Prepare and submit customer quotations and proposals within an agreed timeframe
  • Communicate with customers to manage and follow up on all quotes, obtaining feedback to measure, analyse and circulate to relevant teams
  • Track success and failure rate of quotes
  • Develop and build relationships with customers
  • Updating tariffs

Experience needed:

  • Good knowledge of freight products and operational processes
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Strong numerical and commercial skills
  • Excellent communication skills

Working hours:

  • Monday - Friday 0900am - 1730pm

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