Pricing Executive (Air/Ocean) - South West London - Freight Forwarding

Pricing / Commercial Executive – Air & Ocean Freight Forwarding

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 depending on experience Location: South West London Job Type: Permanent Sector: Freight Forwarding / Logistics

We are currently recruiting for a Pricing / Commercial Executive to join an established freight forwarding business based in South West London , offering a salary of £30,000 - £45,000 depending on experience .

This role would suit an experienced freight forwarding professional with a background in Air and/or Ocean freight , who is commercially minded and enjoys working closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams to deliver competitive pricing solutions.

You will be responsible for handling day-to-day pricing requests, sourcing rates from suppliers, preparing quotations and following up with customers to maximise conversion opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily customer pricing and quotation requests across Air and Ocean freight
• Liaise directly with customers to understand their requirements and provide tailored pricing solutions
• Contact airlines, shipping lines, agents and other suppliers to obtain up-to-date rates
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure pricing is received within required timescales
• Compare and evaluate multiple supplier offers to secure competitive pricing
• Prepare accurate pricing sheets and customer quotations
• Follow up on quotations and actively chase customer feedback to maximise conversion
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers
• Work closely with pricing and operations teams to support commercial objectives
• Ensure all pricing is accurate, competitive and delivered within agreed deadlines
• Maintain organised records of quotations, customer communication and follow-up activity
• Manage multiple pricing requests and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and service levels

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within freight forwarding is essential
• Experience in Air and/or Ocean freight is highly desirable
• Previous pricing, quotations or commercial experience would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of freight forwarding processes and supplier relationships
• Commercially minded with a strong customer focus
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong follow-up skills and a proactive approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
• Confident communicating with customers and suppliers by phone and email
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and freight forwarding systems

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an Air/Ocean freight forwarding professional looking to develop their career within a commercially focused pricing position.

You will work closely with customers and suppliers, influence pricing decisions and play a key role in converting new business and supporting the continued growth of the company.

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Phil at Corrigan Bentley Recruitment for a confidential discussion.