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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 opportunitiesRequirements
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 desirablePackage
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
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