Sea Logistics Pricing Specialist
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B6 4AG |
| Company: | Kuehne + Nagel |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8049-43921472 |
Summary
Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG
Challenge your talent and come onboard to live an extraordinary experience. Are you ready to ignite the future of logistics together? The Sea Logistics Pricing Specialist plays a pivotal role within the National Sea Logistics Pricing Team, tasked with preparing and delivering quotations to the UK Sales Team, CCL, and international offices to drive business growth. The position requires close collaboration with trade and route management to ensure competitive market rates are provided swiftly and in line with established KPIs. Precision in data entry is vital to maximize profitability and maintain the highest standards of output quality.
How you create impact
- Prepare Sea Logistics quotations to support both regular and spot pricing requests from National Sales teams, CCL, or overseas offices.
- Meet tight deadlines and adhere to key performance indicators.
- Utilise internal and external quotation tools effectively.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the Sea Logistics products being quoted, while also staying informed about other KN Sea Logistics offerings and operations.
- Possess the knowledge and capability to obtain rates from the business field quoting platform to construct accurate quotations.
- Collaborate closely with trade and product management to ensure quotations reflect the appropriate sales strategy in line with current market conditions.
- Ensure precise data entry to support the effective use of SeaQuote.
- File carrier buy rates accurately to facilitate SeaRates usage.
What we would like you to bring
- Proven experience in freight forwarding or sea logistics transportation.
- Strong understanding of sea logistics, combined with solid commercial insight.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team to achieve targets.
- Knowledgeable in Incoterms, shipping methods, and shipment classifications
- Skilled at fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders
What's in it for you
If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will make sure that you’re rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory Kuehne + Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers everything from discounts, benefit information, recognition and its own wellbeing center. We care for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance program providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling. All of this to help you live a happier and healthier life As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognize the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organization.
Challenge your talent and come onboard to live an extraordinary experience. Are you ready to ignite the future of logistics together? The Sea Logistics Pricing Specialist plays a pivotal role within the National Sea Logistics Pricing Team, tasked with preparing and delivering quotations to the UK Sales Team, CCL, and international offices to drive business growth. The position requires close collaboration with trade and route management to ensure competitive market rates are provided swiftly and in line with established KPIs. Precision in data entry is vital to maximize profitability and maintain the highest standards of output quality.
How you create impact
- Prepare Sea Logistics quotations to support both regular and spot pricing requests from National Sales teams, CCL, or overseas offices.
- Meet tight deadlines and adhere to key performance indicators.
- Utilise internal and external quotation tools effectively.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the Sea Logistics products being quoted, while also staying informed about other KN Sea Logistics offerings and operations.
- Possess the knowledge and capability to obtain rates from the business field quoting platform to construct accurate quotations.
- Collaborate closely with trade and product management to ensure quotations reflect the appropriate sales strategy in line with current market conditions.
- Ensure precise data entry to support the effective use of SeaQuote.
- File carrier buy rates accurately to facilitate SeaRates usage.
What we would like you to bring
- Proven experience in freight forwarding or sea logistics transportation.
- Strong understanding of sea logistics, combined with solid commercial insight.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team to achieve targets.
- Knowledgeable in Incoterms, shipping methods, and shipment classifications
- Skilled at fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders
What's in it for you
If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will make sure that you’re rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory Kuehne + Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers everything from discounts, benefit information, recognition and its own wellbeing center. We care for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance program providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling. All of this to help you live a happier and healthier life As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognize the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organization.