Pricing Specialist

Kevin Theobald Employment Agency; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking a candidate to manage the internal and external pricing for UK sea products. The role involves building relationships with existing accounts and expanding business connections. Candidates should have knowledge of the sea freight industry and regulations. This position offers standard Monday to Friday working hours, focusing on maximizing customer satisfaction and retention.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships within existing accounts and develop connection points.
• Maintain positive customer relations and resolve conflicts.
• Maximize customer satisfaction and retention.
• Raise customer quotations and follow up accordingly.
• Work within the UK FM business line team for timely quotes.

Skills

Knowledge of Sea freight Industry / Trends

Identification of Opportunities and markets

Understanding of Rules and regulations to Sea freight

Strategist able to guide trade lane sales

Job description

The Pricing Team are accountable for the internal and external pricing for UK sea products including consolidation and direct services, both inbound and outbound to and from the United Kingdom by Sea. The role will report to the Head of Sea Freight and will work closely with the Gateway Manager, UK Senior General Managers, Trade Lane Managers and Regional Business Development Managers and the wider Business Development community both in the UK and the Global Network to support the growth of the UK Sea Product.

Duties Include:

• Builds relationships within existing accounts and expands / develops connection points in other areas of the business line to identify new business leads.
• Develops and maintains positive customer relations in assigned area of responsibility and resolve conflicts involving scheduling, resources, or technical issues with Branch management.
• Leads effort to maximize satisfaction, retention and reference ability of customers Plan and Support local BD campaign and promotion order to drive result deliverable, including any Customer visits if required.
• Raise customer quotations in a timely manner and follow up accordingly, including weekly KPI reporting.
• Work closely within the UK FM business line team to ensure the turnaround of quotes and communicate updates.

Key Skills:

• Knowledge of Sea freight Industry / Trends.
• Identification of Opportunities and markets within the overall Sea Freight environment.
• Thorough understanding of the Rules and regulations to Sea freight to and from UK, with clear understanding of Overseas regulations where appropriate.
• Strategist able to use their experience and perspective help guide trade lane sales and local Sales.

Monday - Friday 9-530pm