Freight Rate Specialist

1 day ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Metro Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a talented Freight Rate Specialist to join our team at Metro. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in ocean freight negotiations and be able to build strong relationships with customers, carriers, and suppliers.

The salary for this position ranges from £45,000 to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • To cover Ocean - Imports / Exports / Cross Trade.
  • Negotiate rates with carriers / hauliers / suppliers and confirm availability of equipment and agree prices where no tariff exists, to maximise cost-effectiveness.
  • Work within our in-house system to create and issue quotations.
  • Communicate with customers to manage and follow up all quotes to obtain feedback to measure, analyse and circulate to the relevant teams, adjusting pricing where possible to ensure we secure opportunities.
  • Monitor carrier websites and notifications.

Essential Skills

  • Strong industry knowledge of ocean freight.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Able to work under pressure to meet fixed deadlines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Cargowise (or similar software).
  • Enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated individual.


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