Seafreight Pricing Specialist

Hellmann East Europe Group; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month

25 vacation days

Holiday pay

Excellent pension plan

Corporate fitness program

Personal development & training

Job summary

Hellmann East Europe Group is seeking a SF Pricing & Tender Mgmt Specialist in the Rotterdam area. You will partner with the sales team to analyze customer needs, shape proposals, and drive pricing strategies for Benelux. Close collaboration with operations ensures accurate onboarding and healthy profitability.

The role emphasizes customer excellence, transparent pricing, and continuous improvement in the pricing process within an international logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Sea Freight Forwarding experience.
• Strong network within the Port of Rotterdam and related stakeholders.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales to understand customer needs and contribute to proposals.
• Support pricing decisions with accurate data and insights.
• Coordinate with operations for smooth onboarding and execution.
• Ensure transparent pricing and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Assist in onboarding new customers and maintaining high satisfaction.
• Track and report on pricing, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Sea Freight Forwarding

Port of Rotterdam network

Team player

Commercial flair

Entrepreneurial

Independent work

Dutch language

English language

Job description

About Us

Ready to rock the future with us? At Hellmann we put our people at the heart of everything we do, because for us, relationship matters. Joining us does not just mean becoming part of a global company. It is an invitation to shape the future of the logistics industry together with us. Our Hellmann culture is based on our four values: Caring, Entrepreneurial, Forward-Thinking and Reliable. These values resonate with yours? Then become part of our FAMILY that consists of around 10.000 employees in more than 200 locations worldwide.
For the better. Together.

The SF Pricing & Tender Mgmt Specialist is dedicated to providing expertise, supporting the organisation’s objectives through the application of specialised knowledge and skills. This role focuses on delivering high quality results in Pricing & Tender Management expertise and contributing to strategic initiatives.

About the Job

• In this position you work closely with the sales team to understand our customers needs.
• You support the sales department by analyzing customer needs, contributing to proposals, and gathering insights to strengthen our market position.
• You hold close contact with our operational departments to ensure smooth handling of our business.
• Our customers can always count on you when it comes to correct and transparent pricing. You always ensure the best solution for all parties.
• You contribute to the Benelux pricing strategy and ensure the correct use of our internal systems while helping optimize profitability.
• You guide new customers through a complete onboarding process, ensuring smooth integration and high customer satisfaction.
• You ensure that all agreements are executed correctly, focusing on quality, pricing, reporting, and customer satisfaction.
• You support the Customer Success process by closely following customer needs and contributing to improved volumes and results.
• Networking is great part of this position. Customers and carriers know where to find you.

About You

• You have extensive experience in Sea Freight Forwarding (at least 5 years), preferably in a similar role.
• You have a strong network within the Port of Rotterdam and are familiar with the various stakeholders.
• You are a team player and driven to support other teams with the goal to collectively achieve customer satisfaction.
• You naturally possess commercial flair and are able to spot new opportunities like no other.
• You are entrepreneurial, ambitious, and able to plan and manage your work independently.
• You are fluent in both Dutch and English, spoken and written.

About our Benefits

• An exciting and diverse role within an international family-owned company where teamwork and building strong relationships are at the core.
• A competitive salary package tailored to your experience, complemented by attractive additional benefits such as a 13th month, 25 vacation days, holiday pay, and an excellent pension plan
• You will also have the opportunity to participate in our corporate fitness program.
• Plenty of room for personal development, targeted training, and various (horizontal) growth opportunities.
• A fixed-term contract with the clear intention to develop this into a long-term collaboration.

Inclusion and social diversity are firmly anchored values in our corporate culture. Regardless of gender, age, any disabilities, religion, ethnic origin or sexual identity: We are looking forward to meeting you!