Pricing Specialist

Right Now Recruitment; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Now Group is seeking a Pricing Specialist in Sunbury-on-Thames with 2+ years in freight forwarding, focusing on pricing, quotations and freight operations. You will price AIR, ROAD and SEA services, source competitive rates, and liaise with airlines and partners daily to resolve pricing queries.

Join a fast-growing freight forwarder offering opportunities to develop commercial and operational freight forwarding knowledge while supporting shipments and pricing strategies across multiple

Qualifications

• 2+ years' freight forwarding experience.
• Strong understanding of AIR, ROAD and/ or SEA freight.
• Experience preparing freight quotations and costing shipments.
• Confident communicating with customers, suppliers, airlines, carriers and overseas partners.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update internal pricing databases with current rates, tariffs and supplier information.
• Prepare accurate quotations and costing for AIR, ROAD and SEA freight services.
• Source competitive rates from airlines, carriers, handling agents and overseas partners.
• Liaise daily with airlines, carriers, handling agents, overseas partners and customers to obtain rates and resolve pricing queries.
• Prepare, organise and maintain documentation relating to pricing and quotations.
• Support the coordination and booking of shipments with airlines and other service providers.
• Review customer requirements and identify appropriate freight solutions and pricing options.
• Monitor supplier rates and market changes to ensure pricing remains competitive and commercially viable.
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure quoted services, costs and margins are reflected.
• Assist with the imports process.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Pricing

Quotations

Air freight

Road freight

Sea freight

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Job description

Pricing Specialist

Right Now Group are partnering with a well-established and growing Freight Forwarder based in Sunbury-on-Thames, who are seeking an experienced Pricing Specialist to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2+ years of freight forwarding experience, ideally with a background in pricing, quotations or freight operations, looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Our client is a forward-thinking and ambitious business, committed to developing its people and providing opportunities to take on greater responsibility across the pricing and operational functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update internal pricing databases with current rates, tariffs and relevant supplier information.
• Prepare accurate quotations and costing for AIR, ROAD and SEA freight services.
• Source competitive rates from airlines, carriers, handling agents and overseas partners.
• Liaise daily with airlines, carriers, handling agents, overseas partners and customers to obtain rates and resolve pricing queries.
• Prepare, organise and maintain accurate documentation relating to pricing and quotations.
• Support the coordination and booking of shipments with airlines and other service providers.
• Review customer requirements and identify appropriate freight solutions and pricing options.
• Monitor supplier rates and market changes to ensure pricing remains competitive and commercially viable.
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure quoted services, costs and margins are accurately reflected.
• Assist with the imports process, gaining further exposure across key operational functions.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years' freight forwarding experience, ideally within pricing, quotations or freight operations.
• Strong understanding of AIR, ROAD and/or SEA freight.
• Previous experience preparing freight quotations and costing shipments.
• Confident communicating with customers, suppliers, airlines, carriers and overseas partners.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple quotations and deadlines.
• Proactive and commercially minded approach.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Genuine interest in developing a long-term career within freight forwarding.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 - £42,000, depending on experience
• Hours: Monday - Friday
• Working Hours: 09:00 - 17:30
• Location: Sunbury-on-Thames

Why Apply?

• Join a well-established and growing freight forwarding business.
• Opportunity to work across AIR, ROAD and SEA freight pricing.
• Develop your commercial and operational freight forwarding knowledge.
• Work closely with airlines, carriers, overseas partners and customers.
• Supportive environment with opportunities for continued professional development.
• Competitive salary of £35,000-£42,000 depending on experience.