Key Responsibilities
* 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.
* Review monthly figures and share with the team.
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.
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
Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year