The Topocean Group, a leading global freight solutions and supply chain company with branch offices over the U.S. is offering full-time employment opportunities for Airfreight Pricing Specialist at our Chicago branch. We are searching for talented individuals who enjoy problem solving and self-motivated. An exciting career awaits the person who possesses the will and abilities to learn our business and support the development of our group.

Responsibilities:

• Support customer rate quote requests by providing accurate cost and sell rates for target and existing accounts. Analyze potential financial risks, returns, and profitability to assist in evaluating opportunities
• Budget and Forecast planning: Collaborate with overseas team to develop and manage bookings, sailings and costs/sell rates
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships
• Develop trusted advisor relationships with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executive sponsors
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives
• Cost Analysis: Conduct thorough cost analysis by reviewing financial data, cost structures, and pricing models. Identify cost drivers, variances, and trends, and provide recommendations for cost reduction and optimization.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with other internal and department teams, including finance, operations, procurement, customer service and management, to gather relevant data, align on objectives, and ensure accurate cost analysis and reporting
• Develop new business with existing clients and/or identify areas of improvement
• Assist with client requests or issue escalations as needed

Requirements:

• Basic understanding of NVOCC or supply chain operations & business logic
• Proven work experience as an Pricing Support, Pricing Assistant, Account Manager, Inside Sales Support or relevant role
• Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization
• Experience with MS Office (particularly MS Excel & PowerPoint)
• Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs
• Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Sales or relevant field
• 1 - 2 years’ experience in ocean shipping or supply chain platform preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person