Sea Freight Quotation Specialist — Drive Shipments & Savings

Uniexpress Limited; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Bradford is seeking a motivated individual to join their Sales & Customer Development Team. The role focuses on preparing quotations for shipments worldwide, handling requests, and securing competitive rates. Candidates should be confident, good communicators with negotiation skills, and ideally have previous experience in sea freight. Benefits include career development opportunities and 25 days holiday. This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Continuous development opportunities

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Confident using initiative and common sense.
• A strong communicator with great interpersonal skills.
• Able to negotiate effectively with customers and suppliers.
• Flexible and proactive in team activities.
• Experience in sea freight preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle worldwide quotation requests from customers and agents.
• Use tariffs and supplier portals for costing information.
• Liaise with carriers and suppliers for competitive pricing.
• Ensure quotes include BIFA Terms & Conditions.
• Make follow-up calls to secure bookings.
• Handover confirmed jobs to operational teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to use initiative

Interpersonal skills

Job description

A logistics company in Bradford is seeking a motivated individual to join their Sales & Customer Development Team. The role focuses on preparing quotations for shipments worldwide, handling requests, and securing competitive rates. Candidates should be confident, good communicators with negotiation skills, and ideally have previous experience in sea freight. Benefits include career development opportunities and 25 days holiday. This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday.