Global Freight Pricing & Negotiation Manager

Eximple; Time; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOPs

Job summary

Eximple is hiring an Operations Manager - Freight Pricing to lead competitive and accurate freight pricing for clients. You will leverage your network with shipping lines and international agents to source the best rates, build structured pricing frameworks, and ensure we stay commercially sharp across all trade corridors.

You will negotiate freight rates, prepare quotations, and maintain a live rate matrix, while building relationships with carriers and overseas agents to secure favorable

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in freight pricing, forwarding operations, or shipping line sales
• Established network with shipping lines, international freight agents, CHAs & local logistics
• Strong understanding of ocean freight products (FCL, LCL), surcharges, and trade lane dynamics
• Proficiency in managing rate negotiations and building structured pricing tools
• Good communication and relationship management skills

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate freight rates (FCL/LCL) from shipping lines, NVOCCs, and international freight agents across key trade lanes
• Prepare and manage freight quotations for client inquiries - ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and turnaround within committed timelines
• Build and maintain a live rate matrix across carriers, ports, and trade corridors for quick internal reference
• Develop and manage strong relationships with shipping line representatives and overseas agents to secure preferential pricing and space commitments
• Track surcharge trends (BAF, EBS, PSS, etc.) and proactively update pricing to reflect market changes
• Collaborate with the operations and sales teams to ensure pricing supports business conversion & margin targets
• Evaluate carrier performance, reliability, and routing options to provide well-rounded recommendations to clients.

Skills

Freight pricing

Negotiation

Relationship management

Pricing tools

Job description

Eximple is hiring an Operations Manager - Freight Pricing to lead competitive and accurate freight pricing for clients. You will leverage your network with shipping lines and international agents to source the best rates, build structured pricing frameworks, and ensure we stay commercially sharp across all trade corridors.

You will negotiate freight rates, prepare quotations, and maintain a live rate matrix, while building relationships with carriers and overseas agents to secure favorable