Pricing Specialist (Freight Forwarding)

Pricing Specialist (Freight Forwarding) Compton, CA Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $100,000 a year Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Market research projects Sales support Pricing Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook New product development 5 years Competitive analysis Regulatory compliance Logistics Sales training Mid-level Scalable systems Microsoft Office Freight forwarding logistics Demand forecasting Bachelor's degree Scalability Sales strategy Predictive analytics IT Research data analysis Product strategy Data collection Data-driven decision making Communication skills Regulatory compliance management Full Job Description Delivering Passion With Every Shipment! Established in 2001, Apex Logistics International has become a top dependable solution for those seeking expertise in freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, transportation management, warehousing, and distribution. With a presence in 70 countries across six continents, 42 offices, 2,500+ dedicated employees, and consistent, dependable services, Apex continues to grow rapidly and deliver passion worldwide.

Summary:

The Pricing Specialist role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of product-related pricing; including product management, pricing strategy, data analysis, product optimization, and the development of new solutions that meet client and industry needs. This role defines pricing strategies, provides product and pricing guidance to Sales, delivers market insights, monitors solution implementation, manages special projects, and provides product-related training to commercial teams.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate closely with the Product team to understand company offerings, cost structures, and product development initiatives, and to define pricing strategies. Analyze market trends, competitor pricing, and internal cost structures to maintain competitive positioning. Conduct market research and gather customer feedback to continuously enhance product and pricing offerings. Monitor pricing performance and adjust strategies based on market dynamics and business results. Provide regular market updates to Sales teams to ensure alignment on trends, positioning, and commercial strategy. Define and implement product strategies and pricing structures aligned with client and industry requirements. Collect, analyze, and interpret datasets to support data-driven pricing decisions. Develop predictive models to forecast market trends and demand patterns. Participate in the design, development, and maintenance of pricing systems to enable scalable and efficient pricing processes. Collaborate with IT and Sales to ensure pricing tools and systems align with business objectives and customer needs. Oversee pricing maintenance within pricing systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and governance. Review RFQ instructions and requirements and integrate RFQ data into pricing decisions. Collaborate with Product to develop marketing and sales enablement materials that clearly articulate the value proposition. Support the development of sales strategies aligned with overall pricing and commercial strategy. Ensure pricing practices comply with relevant regulations and industry standards. Provide commercial recommendations on pricing-related decisions and collaborate with Legal on risk and compliance considerations. Engage with clients as needed to provide product-specific solutions and commercial insights. Deliver training to Sales Support and commercial teams to strengthen product knowledge and value-based selling.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in Air/Ocean Import & Export, Domestic Transportation, or Warehouse Operations. Proven experience managing rate quotations, RFQs, and bids. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook Ability to meet or exceed deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

RFQ:

4 years (Preferred) Logistics /

Freight Forwarding:

4 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person