Pricing Specialist

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

Job summary

A logistics and freight services provider in Birmingham is seeking an experienced pricing specialist. The role involves negotiating rates with carriers and preparing customer quotations. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical skills, a team-oriented mindset, and be knowledgeable in ocean freight operations. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including bonuses and a pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonuses

Company pension

Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Continuous development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Experience working under pressure and to deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and knowledge of ocean freight operations.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible with a willingness to participate in all aspects of business.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate rates with carriers, hauliers, and suppliers.
• Prepare and issue customer quotations and proposals.
• Communicate with customers to manage and follow up on quotes.
• Adjust pricing to secure new opportunities.
• Build lasting relationships while delivering top-tier customer service.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced pricing specialist to join our team in Birmingham.

Our internal sales team are responsible for providing quotes to move cargo around the world for our customers and agents. Liaising with our customers and supplier network including hauliers, shipping lines, and overseas agents to secure the best price and service.

The role involves:

• Negotiating rates with carriers, hauliers, and suppliers
• Preparing and issuing customer quotations and proposals
• Communicating with customers to manage and follow up on quotes
• Adjusting pricing to secure new opportunities
• Building lasting relationships while delivering top-tier customer service.

All colleagues undertake general office duties including answering the phone, filing and dealing with the post.

The role requires:

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• Experience working under pressure and to deadlines
• Commercial awareness and knowledge of ocean freight operations
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
• A team player
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Committed, motivated, energetic, and fun with a positive can-do attitude
• Flexible with a willingness to get involved in all aspects of the day-to-day business
• Ability to work well whilst under time constraints with a ‘right first-time’ approach.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary + bonuses
• Company pension
• Up to 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Continuous development with opportunities for progression in a growing company.

Location

This role is full-time Monday to Friday based at our Birmingham office.

Apply now

If you’re a passionate individual who wants to join a successful and fast-growing company, we’d love to hear from you. Apply by emailing your cv to [e-mail]