Freight Tender & Pricing Executive

Gleeson has been partnered with a business this exciting opportunity has arisen for a Freight Tender Executive to join a dynamic and forward-thinking company, This company is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation within the industry, making it an ideal environment for ambitious professionals seeking to make a significant impact.

Job Title : Tender & Pricing Executive - Freight

Salary : £45,000 - £55,000

Work Type : Hybrid

Location : Sevenoaks

Job Duties:

• Manage pricing collation and quotations with vendors and clients.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to gather and share operational information.
• Support internal teams by creating technical documents and marketing materials (e.g., presentations, route surveys, method statements).
• Respond to Invitations to Tender (ITTs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) for global projects.
• Participate in RFQ meetings to understand client requirements.
• Ensure timely submission of RFQs and ad hoc quotes, including time-sensitive online bids.
• Track, prioritise, and manage multiple deadlines and tenders effectively.
• Collaborate with Business Development to develop bid strategies and analyse competitor positioning.
• Provide feedback to senior management to enhance bid success.
• Develop and update sales literature as needed.
• Source and compile pricing from global vendors and offices.
• Assist in improving bid processes and contract checklists.
• Contribute to bid structuring, including bid/no-bid analysis, work breakdowns, and senior management reviews.
• Review and refine bid modules, work processes, and methodology statements.
• Assess proposal risks in collaboration with Compliance and senior management.
• Maintain an up-to-date rate sheet database for global operations.
• Support continuous improvement of sales literature across the Group.
• Uphold corporate branding and ensure bids are well-structured and persuasive.
• Provide operational summaries for successful bids.
• Work with Operations to review performance and gather insights for future proposals.
• Undertake additional duties as required.

Skills and Attributes:

• Tender Experience
• Pricing Experience
• Freight Experience
• Project management

Industry : Freight Forwarding

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