Senior Pricing Executive

Description:

A Senior Pricing role has come up with a well established freight forwarder. The role is based near to Heathrow and is Monday to Friday

Salary is £40/45k based on experience

Key Duties:

* Prepare accurate and competitive customer quotations and tender responses within agreed service levels.

* Source, obtain, and negotiate freight rates with carriers, shipping lines, airlines, hauliers, and logistics partners.

* Maintain and update pricing databases, carrier tariffs, and rate sheets.

* Support the Sales team by providing commercial pricing analysis and tailored freight solutions.

* Monitor freight market trends, capacity changes, and competitor pricing to maintain market competitiveness.

* Ensure all quotations achieve target profit margins while remaining commercially attractive.

* Verify pricing accuracy, including freight rates, surcharges, customs fees, and ancillary charges.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers and suppliers to secure favourable commercial terms.

* Collaborate with Operations and Customer Service teams to ensure pricing reflects operational capabilities and service commitments.

* Responsible for two other team members, maintaining work flow and ensuring that all quotes are actioned efficiently.

* Being the main point of contact on the pricing side.

Key Requirements

* Previous experience in freight forwarding, logistics, transport, or supply chain pricing.

* Strong knowledge of air freight, ocean freight, and road freight pricing structures.

* Good understanding of freight surcharges, trade lanes, Incoterms, and carrier tariffs.

* Excellent analytical and numerical skills with strong attention to detail.

* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and freight pricing or transport management systems.

* Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

* Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple quotations and deadlines