Pricing Specialist at Priority Worldwide

Baltimore MD or Los Angeles CA

Who We Are…

We offer you an exciting opportunity to join the fast-paced world of international logistics!

Make a difference by joining an international team committed to providing the Ultimate Customer Experience, while remining on the cutting edge of technology and working to improve our environment.

When you join our team, you join a truly diverse, international organization in a dynamic, fast-paced, environmentally minded work environment where you will grow and learn while building your career. You will have the opportunity to help shape the world through humanitarian efforts, cutting edge technology, and environmental incentives.

Global scope

Priority Worldwide is fully committed to our corporate environmental responsibility and has taken substantial actions to enhance the working environment for our employees and reduce our impact on this planet. Since 2009, 10%+ of net profits have been donated to environmental organizations!

Priority Worldwide has a unique and dedicated focus to the wider emergency response sector. Whether we are responding to an oil spill domestically or a major natural international disaster, we are a leader in emergency planning, preparation, and global response. With over 20 years-experience of working with governments, IGO's, NGO's, charitable organizations, and commercial responders, this is Priority's World.

Who You Are…

Do you enjoy learning new skills and finding creative solutions in a face-paced environment?

We are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career, who has strong organizational and customer service skills. You will learn all modes of international traffic including customs regulations, documentation preparation and county regulations.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Experience in International Freight Forwarding Pricing/Quoting
• Experience quoting for Commercial and Government/Defense freight
• Clear understanding of multiple modes and services within the transportation/logistics industry
• Experience negotiating rates with all transportation modes-Air Freight and Ocean Freight
• Friendly and professional customer-oriented skills.
• Preferred experience with Cargowise

What you will do…

You will assume an intricate role in our team. You will be responsible for overseeing and efficiently managing pricing to ensure competitiveness in the market, and optimize customer satisfaction. You key responsibilities will involve collaboration across different departments and utilizing external resources to conduct market evaluations, and analyze prospect, ultimately providing valuable analytical reports.

• Prepare quotes for Priority's diverse customer base, including Government/Defense & Commercial Clients.
• Assist with the daily management of the Hawaiian Government Freight Management (GFM) quoting system.
• Monitor and issue quotes in accordance with each customer's deadline.
• Consistently prepare quotes in CargoWise using market intelligence. This requires detailed analysis of shipment requirements, client specific requirements, client tariffs, Priority tariffs, vendor tariffs, and agent rates.
• Answering phones and responding to both customer and vendor needs via phone and email.
• Building rapport with customers through consistent communication.
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors, carriers, agents, and customers.
• Direct negotiation with vendors to secure the best rates/service, including reaching out for spot and promo rates.
• Entry of new/unquoted shipments and conversion of quotes to shipments as needed as a backup for operations or when the client requests immediate tracking details.
• Assist with sales proposals as needed.
• Assist with preparing quoting reports for sales and management staff.
• Work closely with sales and operations.

What We Offer…

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

• Salary $50,000-$70,000 annually, depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 5 Work from home days per month
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 3 Days of Paid Time off for Volunteer Work
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• 529E College Savings Program
• Retirement Plan
• $20,000 Term Life Insurance Plan
• Mental Health Plan
• Identify Theft Protection Plan

Priority Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation details: 50000-70000 Yearly Salary

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