Ocean Freight Pricing Specialist

About the role

The role is based in Basildon and focuses on delivering competitive ocean freight quotations for both full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) shipments. You will work closely with overseas agents, shipping lines and customers, supporting small and medium‑sized manufacturers while developing multimodal pricing expertise.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare accurate ocean freight quotations for FCL and LCL shipments.
• Manage agent‑to‑agent pricing enquiries across international trade lanes.
• Produce competitive pricing for small and medium‑sized manufacturing customers.
• Liaise with overseas agents, shipping lines and transport providers to secure the best rates.
• Negotiate freight rates and service options with suppliers.
• Maintain and update carrier tariffs and internal pricing databases.
• Respond promptly to quotation requests while delivering high‑level customer service.
• Collaborate with the operations team to ensure smooth hand‑overs of secured business.
• Support continuous improvement of pricing processes and commercial activities.
• Receive full training in air and road freight pricing to become a multimodal pricing specialist.

Required profile

• Previous experience in ocean freight pricing, with solid knowledge of FCL and LCL movements.
• Proven ability to produce freight quotations within a freight forwarding environment.
• Confident communication with overseas agents, shipping lines and customers.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise multiple quotations and meet deadlines.
• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn additional transport modes.

Required skills

• FCL and LCL freight movements
• Ocean freight quotation preparation
• Agent‑to‑agent pricing management
• Pricing database maintenance
• Air freight pricing (training provided)
• Road freight pricing (training provided)

What we offer

• Supportive working environment with genuine development opportunities.
• Full training in air and road freight pricing to broaden multimodal knowledge.
• Opportunity to progress within a growing commercial team of a well‑established freight forwarder.