Inside Sales Coordinator - RFQs

Nippon Express EMEA; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Life Assurance 4x Salary

Private Healthcare

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free parking at all sites

Job summary

A global logistics service provider in Uxbridge is seeking an Inside Sales Coordinator to manage RFQs and tenders crucial for the sales organization. The successful candidate will coordinate closely with air and ocean product teams, ensuring submissions are competitive and aligned with operational capabilities. Ideal for candidates with experience in the logistics sector and excellent organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary and significant opportunities for growth within a dynamic international environment.

Qualifications

• Experience within freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain environments.
• Exposure to RFQs or pricing coordination within logistics or transport.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration and coordination of RFQs and tenders for customers.
• Liaise with product heads to obtain pricing and service information.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders for accurate tender submissions.
• Support sales team in completing RFQ responses within deadlines.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Strong organisation skills

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Job description

Inside Sales Coordinator - RFQs

Location: Uxbridge

Who are we?

The Nippon Express Group stands as a prominent global logistics service provider, with its Headquarters located in Tokyo, Japan. Our extensive portfolio encompasses a variety of services, including air and ocean freight forwarding, cargo handling, relocation services, and warehousing operations. With a workforce exceeding 73,000 professionals across more than 50 countries and regions, the NX Group is distinguished by its extensive international reach.

With key offices and logistics centres in London, Glasgow, Manchester, the Midlands and other strategic locations, Nippon Express UK plays a crucial role in facilitating trade between Japan, the UK, and Europe. The company continues to evolve by incorporating digital logistics solutions and sustainability initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

The Role

We are looking for an Inside Sales Coordinator - RFQ's to support the sales organisation by managing the administration and coordination of customer RFQs and tenders, both locally and internationally.

This role plays a key part in helping the business increase RFQ win rates by ensuring tender submissions are well organised, competitive and aligned with operational capabilities.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders including air and ocean product teams, helping to gather pricing, service solutions and operational input required for competitive tender responses.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a commercial, fast-paced logistics environment and has strong organisational and coordination skills.

What you will do:

• Manage the administration and coordination of RFQs and tenders for both local and overseas customers
• Liaise with air and ocean product heads to obtain pricing, service information and operational input
• Coordinate internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and competitive tender submissions
• Support the sales team by ensuring RFQ responses are completed within deadlinesMaintain and organise tender documentation and RFQ records
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve RFQ success rates and sales processes
• Work collaboratively with sales and operational teams to ensure proposals align with customer requirements and company capabilities

What does the right candidate look like?

• Experience within freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain environments
• Exposure to RFQs, tenders, or pricing coordination within logistics or transport
• Strong organisation and project coordination skills
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders across departments
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication and administrative skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Growth opportunities within a dynamic and global organization
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Exposure to international markets and logistics networks
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• Private Healthcare & EAP
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free parking at all of our sites