Pricing Manager – Freight

applydubaijob.com; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Dubai is seeking an experienced Pricing Manager to lead freight pricing strategy across Air, Ocean and Road freight, managing rate procurement and quotations.

You will negotiate with carriers and overseas partners, monitor margins, and align pricing with sales to boost conversion and profitability. The role requires 4+ years UAE freight forwarding experience and a strong network of carriers and agents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of UAE freight forwarding experience, with Air/Ocean/Road pricing.
• Strong vendor/carrier negotiations and an established carrier and agent network.

Responsibilities

• Manage freight pricing activities across Air, Ocean, and Road freight services.
• Handle rate procurement and negotiate with carriers, vendors, agents, and transport providers.
• Prepare accurate and competitive customer quotations.
• Monitor pricing strategies, profit margins, and commercial performance.
• Support the Sales team by ensuring timely quotations and improving conversion opportunities.

Skills

Freight pricing expertise

Vendor negotiations

Carrier network

Quotation preparation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Job Title: Pricing Manager - Freight

Company: Confidential

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: AED 12,000 - 18,000 per month (as estimated in source posting)

Candidate Prerequisites: 4+ Years UAE Freight Forwarding Experience | Air, Ocean & Road Freight Pricing | Vendor/Carrier Negotiations | Established Carrier & Agent Network

Role Overview

A leading organization in the freight forwarding industry is seeking an experienced Pricing Manager to join its team in Dubai. This position is ideal if you have a strong background in freight pricing, vendor negotiations, and commercial strategy across multiple transportation modes.

You’ll be responsible for managing rate procurement, preparing competitive quotations, negotiating with vendors and overseas partners, and developing effective pricing strategies for Air, Ocean, and Road freight services. The role also requires close collaboration with the Sales team to improve quotation turnaround times and increase business conversion rates.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage freight pricing activities across Air, Ocean, and Road freight services.
• Handle rate procurement and negotiate with carriers, vendors, agents, and transport providers.
• Prepare accurate and competitive customer quotations.
• Monitor pricing strategies, profit margins, and commercial performance.
• Support the Sales team by ensuring timely quotations and improving conversion opportunities.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (as estimated in source posting); minimum 4 years of UAE freight forwarding experience, with strong experience in Air, Ocean, and Road freight pricing.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on expertise in rate procurement and vendor or agent negotiations; solid understanding of commercial pricing, quotations, and margin management.
• Core Competencies: Well-established network with carriers, airlines, overseas agents, and transporters; ability to deliver quick quotation turnaround while supporting business growth.