Freight Rate Negotiator

24 hours ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Innovate Freight Talent Full time
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Freight Rate Negotiator to join our team at Innovate Freight Talent. As a key member of our sales team, you will be responsible for negotiating freight rates with customers and suppliers to ensure maximum profitability.

About the Company:
Our client delivers import/export air, ocean, and road freight forwarding, supply chain management, logistics, and specialised services in retail, manufacturing, and chemicals. They are proud to have been voted a Great Place to Work by their employees, recognition of the positive ethos they have created across all of their locations.

Responsibilities:
  • Negotiate freight rates with customers and suppliers to ensure maximum profitability
  • Build strong relationships with customers, carriers, and suppliers
  • Prepare and submit customer quotations and proposals within agreed timeframes
  • Monitor carrier websites and notifications to stay up-to-date with market changes

Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will need industry and operational knowledge of airfreight, inbound, outbound, and cross trade. You will also need excellent written and verbal communication skills, numerical and commercial skills, and the ability to work under pressure to meet fixed deadlines.

The estimated salary for this role is £50,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience.

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