Job Information
Expeditors PRICING & QUOTING AGENT in Nashville, Tennessee
Company Description
Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.
Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!
SCOPE OF POSITION
Gather and analyze pricing data to develop pricing strategy for sales and existing customers, improving structure and efficiency while increasing profits. Feed updated pricing into the network and distribute to the proper operational channels timely.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Present quotes to product, sales, account management and network
Provide regular and ad hoc pricing analysis and reporting
Receive and update global rate revisions and disseminate to appropriate level
Validate sales quotations for accuracy and profitability.
Monitor contract rates and alter local pricing in conjunction with market conditions
Take initiative in identifying and resolving issues around pricing and margin.
Analyze market dynamics, pricing trends, market opportunities, operating and sales margins in order to develop customer-specific reports, procedures and tools for pricing and quoting
Help decipher customer rates to correct billing discrepancies
Measure close ratio of quotes provided
Communicate with carriers, as needed, to leverage volumes, understand equipment availability and collect market intelligence
Follow outlined pricing process using the Quoting Tool and other systems
Ability to think strategically and analytically
Must have strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work well under pressure
Detail oriented, self-directed, organized and efficient at time management.
Sense of Urgency
Ability and knowledge to generate innovative solutions
Strong knowledge of all products and services
Financially motivated
Strong market and industry knowledge
Please note, this opportunity does not sponsor work visas and has no relocation assistance. It is an in-person position.
Expeditors offers excellent benefits
Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Personnel Development Program
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.