Inside Sales & Pricing Specialist

Layka Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment company is seeking an Inside Sales & Pricing Specialist in the Widnes area. This position involves developing accounts, delivering pricing for sea freight inquiries, and managing client relationships effectively. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience, strong commercial awareness, and good skills in Excel and reporting tools. Join us to contribute to business growth and shape the future of our logistics solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience and general industry knowledge, especially in sea freight.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to evaluate opportunities.
• Great communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely pricing for sea freight enquiries.
• Develop new accounts and strengthen client relationships.
• Collaborate with carriers, suppliers, and colleagues.

Skills

Sales experience

Industry knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Flexibility

Proactive mindset

Commercial awareness

Tools

Excel

Word

Reporting tools

Job description

Overview

Inside Sales & Pricing Specialist - Seafreight / Sea Freight / Freight forwarding - Widnes area

Our client is looking for an Inside Sales & Pricing Specialist to join this growing team. This is an exciting new opportunity to develop your own accounts, drive business growth, and support our Branch Manager and BDM team in delivering top-class freight forwarding solutions. Focus on sea freight (FCL/LCL, imports & exports), with the freedom to explore air, road, and warehouse opportunities. Deliver accurate and timely pricing for sea freight enquiries. Develop new accounts and strengthen client relationships. Keep track of your own performance and demonstrate growth. Collaborate with carriers, suppliers, and colleagues to deliver seamless solutions. Apply your commercial acumen to balance risk and reward in decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely pricing for sea freight enquiries.
• Develop new accounts and strengthen client relationships.
• Keep track of own performance and demonstrate growth.
• Collaborate with carriers, suppliers, and colleagues to deliver seamless solutions.
• Apply commercial acumen to balance risk and reward in decision-making.

What we are looking for / Qualifications

• Proven sales experience and general industry knowledge. Experience of sea freight is essential.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to evaluate opportunities.
• Great communication and relationship-building skills.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive mindset.
• Confidence with Excel, Word, and reporting tools.
• A self-motivated attitude with a drive to achieve targets.

This role is your chance to grow with us while helping shape the future of our business. Please apply today!