Freight Pricing Specialist

  • Gleeson Recruitment Group
  • Manchester, Lancashire
  • Oct 23, 2025
Full time Transportation Automotive

Job Description

Gleeson has been partnered with a Freight business looking for a Pricing Freight Specialist, The role is within one of the fastest growing businesses within its sector and commercial growth.

The opportunity will allow the professional to grow their career within a fast moving business alongside driven professional within the business opening doorways into management or further commercial goals.

Job Title: Pricing Freight SpecialistSalary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annumIncentives: Biannual performance bonuses (2) + lifetime commission structure

Work Type :Hybrid Locations: Manchester

Duties:

  • Prepare and issue spot rates, tenders, and pricing proposals for customers and internal teams.

  • Negotiate rates with airlines, shipping lines, and road freight providers to secure the most competitive options.

  • Analyse pricing structures and profitability, ensuring margins are maintained in line with business targets.

  • Support sales teams with pricing input for RFQs, tenders, and customer proposals.

  • Work closely with overseas partners and agents to source rates and solutions across global trade lanes.

  • Maintain up-to-date tariffs, surcharges, and carrier contracts in line with market changes.

  • Provide market insights and competitor analysis to support commercial decision-making.

  • Collaborate with operations to ensure accurate costings and smooth handover from pricing to execution.

Ideal Candidate:

  • 2-3 years experience in freight forwarding, preferably within pricing, tendering, or procurement.

  • Strong knowledge of air, sea, and road freight operations and rate structures.

  • Negotiation and supplier management experience with carriers, agents, and 3PLs.

Industry: Freight

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