Full job descriptionOcean Freight Pricing Specialist
Location: Basildon, Essex
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30
Role Overview
Right Now Group are working with a well-established, medium-sized Freight Forwarder based in Basildon who are looking to recruit an experienced Ocean Freight Pricing Specialist to join their growing commercial team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous Ocean Freight pricing experience to take ownership of FCL and LCL quotations while working closely with overseas agents, shipping lines, and customers. The role will primarily focus on agent-to-agent pricing, as well as supporting small and medium-sized manufacturers with competitive freight solutions.
The company offers a supportive working environment with genuine opportunities for development, including full training in Air and Road Freight pricing, allowing you to broaden your multimodal knowledge and progress your career within freight forwarding.
Key Responsibilities of an Ocean Freight Pricing Specialsit
*Prepare competitive Ocean Freight quotations for both FCL and LCL shipments.
*Manage agent-to-agent pricing enquiries across international trade lanes.
*Produce accurate pricing for small and medium-sized manufacturing customers.
*Liaise with overseas agents, shipping lines, and transport providers to obtain the most competitive rates.
*Negotiate freight rates and service options with suppliers.
*Maintain and update carrier tariffs and internal pricing databases.
*Respond promptly to quotation requests while ensuring a high level of customer service.
*Work closely with the operations team to ensure smooth handovers of secured business.
*Build and maintain strong relationships with overseas partners and customers.
*Support continuous improvement of pricing processes and commercial activities.
*Receive full training in Air Freight and Road Freight pricing to become a multimodal pricing specialist.
Requirements of an Ocean Freight Pricing Specialist
*Previous experience within Ocean Freight Pricing is essential.
*Good knowledge of FCL and LCL freight movements.
*Experience producing freight quotations within a freight forwarding environment.
*Confident communicating with overseas agents, shipping lines, and customers.
*Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
*Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
*Ability to prioritise multiple quotations and work to deadlines.
*A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn additional transport modes.
Additional Information for an Ocean Freight Pricing Specialist
*Salary: £32,000 - £36,000
*Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30
*Location: Basildon, Essex
*Parking available on site
*Full training provided on Air and Road Freight pricing
*Join a well-established, medium-sized freight forwarder offering long-term career development and progression opportunities.
This role would suit candidates currently working as an Ocean Freight Pricing Executive, Ocean Pricing Specialist, Sea Freight Pricing Coordinator, Pricing Executive, Freight Pricing Coordinator, Ocean Export Operator with pricing responsibilities, or Commercial Pricing Executive within a freight forwarding environment. It is also an excellent opportunity for an Ocean Freight Operator looking to transition into a dedicated pricing role, or an experienced Ocean Pricing professional looking to broaden their knowledge through full training in Air and Road Freight pricing within a supportive, medium-sized freight forwarder.