Lead Agent Ocean Pricing

The Lead Agent - Ocean Pricing is responsible for developing competitive ocean freight pricing solutions that support business growth profitability and customer retention. This role serves as a subject matter expert for ocean pricing working closely with carriers Sales Product and Operations teams to deliver timely and effective pricing solutions while supporting district pricing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain competitive ocean freight pricing solutions.
• Prepare and review customer quotations ensuring accuracy and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with ocean carriers and service providers.
• Monitor market trends carrier strategies and rate fluctuations.
• Analyze market conditions and pricing performance to identify opportunities.
• Support RFQs tenders and strategic pricing opportunities.
• Partner with Sales and Product teams to develop customer-focused solutions.
• Maintain pricing databases quote logs and reporting tools.
• Provide guidance and support to pricing team members.
• Ensure compliance with company policies contracts and pricing standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the pricing function.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 3 years of experience in ocean freight forwarding ocean pricing or a related logistics role.
• Strong knowledge of ocean freight markets carrier networks routing options and pricing methodologies.
• Experience building relationships with carriers co-loaders and service providers.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of profitability and pricing strategy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Experience with RFQs tenders and strategic pricing opportunities is an advantage.

Additional Information :

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation Holiday Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time