Pricing Executive

Description:

Pricing Executive – Freight Forwarding
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pricing Executive to join a dynamic and expanding freight forwarding organisation based in Sunbury. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in international logistics who enjoys delivering competitive freight solutions, developing client relationships, and supporting commercial growth.
Working as part of the pricing and commercial team, you will be responsible for producing accurate quotations, negotiating rates with suppliers, and ensuring customers receive timely and cost-effective freight solutions. Experience in both Air and Sea Freight pricing is essential, while knowledge of Road Freight operations would be highly beneficial.
Key Responsibilities

Produce competitive quotations for Air, Sea, and Multimodal freight movements.
Analyse customer requirements and provide tailored transport solutions.
Obtain and negotiate rates with shipping lines, airlines, hauliers, and overseas agents.
Manage pricing enquiries from receipt through to quotation submission.
Monitor quotation success rates and proactively follow up on outstanding opportunities.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, and operational teams.
Ensure all quotations are commercially sound, accurate, and aligned with company objectives.
Maintain pricing databases and quotation records to support reporting and future opportunities.
Collaborate closely with internal departments to ensure customer requirements are met efficiently.
Contribute ideas and initiatives aimed at improving processes, service standards, and profitability.Day-to-Day Duties
Respond to customer and internal pricing requests.
Research and secure the most competitive freight rates available.
Liaise with carriers, agents, and service providers to obtain up-to-date pricing information.
Evaluate multiple transport options and recommend the most suitable solutions.
Prepare professional quotations and supporting documentation.
Track and update quotation activity using internal systems.
Support the wider commercial team with pricing-related projects and customer enquiries.Skills and Experience
Previous experience within Freight Forwarding or International Logistics.
Strong knowledge of Air Freight and Sea Freight pricing structures.
Understanding of Road Freight services would be an advantage.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation abilities.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated with a proactive and customer-focused approach.
Competent user of Microsoft Office and freight forwarding software systems.Package & Benefits
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
Monday to Friday working hours.
Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious logistics business.
Supportive working environment with ongoing career development opportunities.
Exposure to a varied and fast-moving international freight operation