At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare competitive freight quotations and support tender submissions in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading global logistics provider with a strong reputation for excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy a salary of £35,000-£40,000, 33 days leave, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on pricing strategies and customer satisfaction in international logistics.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in freight pricing, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of CargoWise.
The predicted salary is between 37500 - 37500 £ per year.
We are looking to engage experienced freight forwarding professionals who have a passion for commercial pricing and delivering tailored logistics solutions.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Freight Pricing Specialist to join a well-established global logistics provider, supporting the development of competitive pricing strategies across international freight forwarding movements who are based in Solihull!
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and fast-paced business where your expertise will directly contribute to winning new business, retaining key customers and supporting long-term growth.
Client Details Our client is a leading international freight forwarding and logistics business with a strong global network and an excellent reputation for delivering reliable supply chain solutions across air, sea and road freight.
With a customer-first approach and a commitment to operational excellence, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team by appointing an experienced Pricing Specialist who enjoys working in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.
Job Description As a Freight Pricing Specialist you will reporting into the Freight Pricing & Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in preparing competitive freight quotations, supporting tender submissions and working closely with both internal teams and external carrier partners.
- Your will be responsible for the following areas across the Solihull office:
- Preparing accurate and competitive pricing solutions across air, sea and road freight services.
- Producing customer quotations while ensuring commercial viability and service excellence.
- Managing RFQs and tender responses, ensuring deadlines are met and submissions are completed to a high standard.
- Liaising with overseas offices, shipping lines, airlines and transport providers to obtain the most competitive rates.
- Building strong relationships with internal sales teams to support new business opportunities and customer retention.
- Analysing market trends, carrier rates and pricing activity to ensure competitive commercial positioning.
- Maintaining pricing records and ensuring all quotations are accurately documented within Cargo Wise and internal systems.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across pricing processes and commercial performance.
- Delivering exceptional customer service by providing timely responses and tailored logistics solutions.
The Ideal Candidate The successful Freight Pricing Specialist will have previous experience within the freight pricing sector and will be confident working across multiple freight modes (sea, air and road) in a commercial environment.
You will also have the following skills and experience
- 2+ years experience within a freight forwarding pricing or commercial role.
- Strong operational knowledge of international freight forwarding across ocean, air and road freight.
- Experience producing quotations, managing tenders and analysing freight rates.
- Working knowledge of Cargo Wise or a similar freight forwarding operating system.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong commercial awareness.
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Commutable to Solihull on a hybrid basis (2-3 days per week) What's On Offer?
- £35,000-£40,000
- 33x days annual leave
- Company bonus
- Hybrid working opportunities.
- Comprehensive company benefits package.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Career progression within a globally recognised logistics organisation
Contact Details:
Green & Wolvin Recruitment Recruitment Team
