Inside Sales

GRS - Global Recruitment SolutionsBirminghamreedpublished 10/23/2026

About the company

*Job Title: Freight Quotations Executive Team: Commercial Desk Reports to:** Office Manager

Your tasks

Our client is an established freight forwarder looking for a commercially minded quotations professional. You’ll price global freight moves, win new business and make sure every new account gets off to a smooth start. It’s a varied role that blends pricing, customer care and business development.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Pricing import and export shipments for customers, overseas partners and internal colleagues, covering a wide range of global trade lanes.
  • Building accurate, competitive quotes using rate sheets, or by sourcing rates from carriers and hauliers.
  • Sending quotes out with the company’s standard trading conditions attached every time.
  • Following up on quotes to gather feedback on pricing and convert enquiries into bookings.
  • Onboarding new customers once they book. This includes account paperwork, customs authorisation and a clear operating procedure for their shipments.
  • Managing the first shipment closely to build confidence and secure repeat business.
  • Handing accounts over to the operations team with full notes on agreed rates, costs and any special requirements.
  • Calling prospective customers to generate new business, working towards agreed targets.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • A proactive self-starter with sound judgement.
  • Confident communicator who builds strong relationships.
  • A natural negotiator with both customers and suppliers.
  • Adaptable and happy to roll up your sleeves across the wider business.
  • A good problem solver