Airfreight Pricing Executive

Prime Placers; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive commission structure

Salary up to £35,000 per annum

Job summary

Prime Placers Ltd in Farnborough is seeking an experienced Airfreight Pricing Executive to deliver competitive quotations for Imports, Exports and Crosstrade. You will work closely with Sales, Operations and Commercial teams to develop pricing solutions that meet customer requirements while supporting the company’s commercial objectives.

The ideal candidate will have strong numerical and analytical skills, a good understanding of airline tariffs, routing and freight costs, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience in airfreight pricing or freight forwarding.
• Understanding of airline tariffs, routing and freight costs.
• Experience pricing quotations and analysing shipment costs.
• Knowledge of airline surcharges, fuel charges, security fees and handling charges.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Good commercial awareness and margin management.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare competitive airfreight quotations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations and Commercial teams.
• Manage day-to-day pricing enquiries and tenders.
• Support contract negotiations and pricing strategies.
• Monitor market rates and ensure timely quotations.
• Deliver pricing solutions that meet customer requirements and company objectives.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Attention to detail

Communication

Pricing management

Workload management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Airfreight Pricing Executive

Prime Placers Ltd are currently recruiting for a client in the Farnborough area, for an experienced Airfreight Pricing specialist who has experience in Imports, Exports & Crosstrade. Strong operational knowledge with commercial acumen is required, with the ability to deliver accurate and competitive pricing solutions to their suppliers.

As Airfreight Pricing Executive, you will be responsible for preparing competitive and profitable airfreight quotations and you will work closely with the Sales, Operations and Commercial teams, as well as airlines, overseas agents and other service providers, to develop pricing solutions that meet customer requirements while achieving the company's commercial objectives.

You will manage day-to-day pricing enquiries, support customer tenders and contract negotiations, monitor market rates and ensure that all quotations are issued accurately and within agreed deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have experience in airfreight pricing or freight forwarding, with strong numerical and analytical skills, and a good understanding of airline tariffs, freight costs and profit margin management.

The Successful Candidate will have

• Previous experience in airfreight pricing, freight forwarding, shipping or a similar logistics-related commercial role.
• A good understanding of airfreight import and export processes, airline tariffs, routing and freight cost structures.
• Experience preparing airfreight quotations and analysing end-to-end shipment costs.
• Knowledge of airline surcharges, fuel charges, security fees, handling charges and other applicable airfreight costs.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of gross profit, mark-ups and margin management.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage multiple pricing requests, prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive and customer-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Desirable Experience

• Experience pricing general cargo, time-sensitive shipments or specialised freight.
• Knowledge of airfreight pricing systems and freight management software.
• Experience supporting tenders, RFQs, RFPs and customer contract pricing.
• Familiarity with international trade, customs procedures and air cargo documentation.
• Experience working with international agents and airline procurement teams.

Benefits

This position offers a basic salary up to £35,000 per annum, with a very competitive commission structure.