Full job descriptionOcean Freight Pricing Specialist
Freight Forwarding | Birmingham
£35,000 - £40,000 DOE
We’re currently working with a well-established, growing Freight Forwarding business based in Birmingham, who are looking to bring in an experienced Ocean Freight Pricing Specialist to join their Trade & Commercial team.
This role focuses on ocean freight pricing, managing customer quotations, negotiating rates and supporting import, export and cross-trade business.
If you’re experienced within ocean freight pricing and are looking to join a growing business that offers long-term development, progression and cross-training opportunities, this could be an excellent opportunity.
The role will involve:
• Managing ocean freight quotations across import, export and cross-trade shipments
• Negotiating rates with carriers, hauliers and suppliers
• Preparing and issuing customer quotations and proposals
• Following up on quotations, gathering feedback and supporting the conversion of opportunities
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure a smooth handover of secured business
• Monitoring quotation activity and supporting reporting on pricing performance
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, carriers and suppliers
What they’re looking for:
• Previous experience within ocean freight pricing, quotations and ocean freight operations
• Good understanding of ocean import, export and/or cross-trade operations
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence negotiating rates
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple quotations
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and Windows systems (Cargowise experience is a plus)
Additional info:
• Office-based role with free on-site parking
• Bonus scheme
• Supportive and growing business
• Strong progression and development opportunities
• Opportunity to broaden your skillset through cross-training and internal development
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Ocean Freight Pricing professional looking to join a growing business that genuinely values its people. With a supportive culture, strong progression opportunities and a commitment to promoting from within, this role offers the chance to build a long-term career within a successful freight forwarding business.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your CV.