Ocean Pricing Specialist

Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Oceanfreight Pricing Specialist for a well-established Freight Forwarder based in the Heathrow area. Job Description:- * Continually promote new and existing customers; to up-sell services and increase business revenue compared to the customers previous year’s trading. * Produce quotations, proposals and RFQs (Ocean FCL, LCL, projects etc) for customers and other overseas offices. Follow up quotes and proposals over email and telephone. * Support with marketing through the gathering of ocean news and content. * Share responsibilities for the Commercial Support Team Inbox. * Analyse data and identify areas requiring attention or areas that we can provide added value. * Gain detailed understanding of Ocean services offered, through discussions with carriers and co-loaders, building relationship with each. * Be involved in negotiations with partners to drive efficiency and cost improvement. * Update the quote log on a timely manner with as much information as possible. * Update local files and pricing tools with the up-to-date market rates. * Assist with contract management, pricing /tariff updates, & commercial documentation * If required, assist local sales, joining customer service and sales call visits. * Have a flexible approach as no two days are the same and situations will arise in which no one has dealt before, requiring a creative mind. Principle Accountabilities This is not an exhaustive list but outlines the main functionality/accountability in the role. * Work closely with the Head of Ocean Development and Ocean Development Manager to drive growth and deliver positive results. * Build relationships with external and internal teams and Managers. * Build relationships with existing core carriers and identify benefits in new carrier opportunities. Qualifications and Experience The successful candidate must have the below experience and attributes: * Ideally one or more years in a similar position and role. * The ability to influence, negotiate and forge strong relationships with our key carrier partners * The ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation and our varied customer base * An articulate speaker and creative thinker with the ability to share their views succinctly and sensibly * Strong and creative skills, especially involving technology, MS PowerPoint and Excel Essential 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