Multi Modal Freight Pricing Specialist

Position: Multi-Modal Pricing & Quotation Specialist

Location: Southampton
Salary: Up to £36,000 DOE

Hours: 37.5 per week – Monday to Friday

An excellent opportunity has arisen with a well-established and internationally recognised freight forwarding group for an experienced Multi-Modal Pricing & Quotation Specialist to join their Southampton operation.

This position would suit somebody with a strong freight forwarding background who enjoys the commercial side of operations, pricing, and customer interaction, particularly within air and sea freight movements.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the commercial and operational teams by producing competitive spot quotations, negotiating rates with carriers and suppliers, and helping secure new and existing business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and producing spot quotations across air freight, sea freight, and some road freight shipments
• Negotiating buy rates with airlines, shipping lines, hauliers, and overseas partners
• Supporting the sales team with competitive pricing solutions for both new and existing customers
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and carriers
• Monitoring market trends and rate fluctuations to ensure commercially competitive pricing
• Liaising closely with operations teams to ensure quotations are operationally viable and profitable
• Supporting tender and RFQ opportunities where required
• Following up quotations and helping maximise conversion opportunities

Requirements

• Previous experience within freight forwarding pricing, quotations, or internal sales
• Strong knowledge of air freight and sea freight operations and pricing structures
• Experience handling spot quotations and supplier rate negotiations is essential
• Good understanding of import and export freight movements
• Exposure to road freight pricing would be advantageous
• Strong commercial awareness and communication skills
• Ability to work within a fast-paced freight forwarding environment
• Internal sales or customer development experience would be highly desirable

Package

• Salary up to £36,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to join a stable and growing international logistics business
• Strong team environment with long-term progression opportunities
• Southampton-based position with office-based working

For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact us directly.

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