Air Freight Negotiator

3 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Metro Full time
About Our Job

We are seeking an experienced Freight Forwarding Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our air freight department, you will be responsible for negotiating rates with carriers and suppliers, preparing quotations, and communicating with customers.

Responsibilities:

  • Receive customer quotations and negotiate rates with carriers / hauliers / suppliers.
  • Confirm availability of equipment and agree prices where no tariff exists.
  • Prepare and submit customer quotations and proposals within agreed timeframe.
  • Work within our in-house system to create and issue quotations.
  • Communicate with customers to manage and follow up all quotes to obtain feedback and adjust pricing accordingly.
  • Track success/failure rate of quotes, reporting back to management.

Requirements:

  • Industry knowledge of Airfreight - inbound, outbound, and cross trade.
  • Ability to influence profitability through effective pricing.
  • Able to work under pressure to meet fixed deadlines.
  • Strong numerical and commercial skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent usage of computer / operating system (Microsoft Windows) along with other office applications (Microsoft Office).
  • Proactive, team worker with excellent time management and organisation skills.
  • Enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary (£45,000 - £65,000 per annum), including a bonus paid twice a year.
  • Access to our benefits, discounts, and wellness platform.
  • Health cash plan.
  • Octopus Electric Vehicle car scheme.
  • Respectful working environment.
  • Plenty of opportunities for training and development.


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