Job Description:

A major shipping, freight and logistics organisation are looking for an Airfreight Pricing Executive to play a key role in developing competitive airfreight rates, preparing customer quotations, negotiating with airlines and suppliers, and supporting the growth and profitability of our airfreight business. The Role as Airfreight Pricing Executive, you will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive and profitable airfreight quotations for import, export and cross-trade shipments. You will work closely with the Sales, Operations and Commercial teams, as well as airlines, overseas agents and other service providers, to develop pricing solutions that meet customer requirements while achieving the company's commercial objectives. You will manage day-to-day pricing enquiries, support customer tenders and contract negotiations, monitor market rates and ensure that all quotations are issued accurately and within agreed deadlines. 

ROLE: Airfreight Pricing Executive

BASIC SALARY: £32k to £35k

LOCATION: Fleet, Hampshire

HOURS: Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm

BENEFITS: Pension 

ROLE: 

• Key Responsibilities, Airfreight Pricing: Prepare competitive and profitable quotations for air import, export and cross-trade shipments, ensuring all relevant costs are accurately calculated.
• Rate Negotiation: Obtain, negotiate and maintain competitive rates with airlines, consolidators, overseas agents, handling agents and other service providers.
• Cost Analysis: Calculate and review airfreight costs, including airline rates, fuel and security surcharges, terminal handling, screening, documentation, customs-related charges and other applicable fees.

Quotation Management: Respond promptly to spot-rate enquiries, customer pricing requests and internal quotation requirements, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

The ideal candidate will have experience in airfreight pricing or freight forwarding, strong numerical and analytical skills, and a good understanding of airline tariffs, freight costs and profit margin management.