Pricing Executive

About Us Vibrant Freight (Part of Navitrans SA) is a growing international freight forwarding and logistics company with a strong focus on the UAE, East Africa, and West Africa markets. We are a young, dynamic, and ambitious team looking for a motivated professional who shares our passion for logistics, customer service, and business growth. We are seeking a Freight Pricing & Operations Executive who can take ownership of freight inquiries, develop competitive solutions, coordinate with international partners, and actively contribute to expanding our business. Key Responsibilities Freight Pricing & Business Development Handle import, export, and cross trade freight inquiries, with a strong emphasis on air freight. Prepare competitive quotations for air, sea (FCL/LCL), and multimodal shipments. Negotiate freight rates and commercial terms with airlines, shipping lines, overseas agents, and logistics service providers. Proactively follow up on quotations to improve conversion rates and secure new business. Maintain accurate records of inquiries, quotations, follow ups, and shipment confirmations. Identify opportunities to develop new trade lanes, customers, and business relationships. Shipment Coordination & Compliance Coordinate with suppliers, shippers, vendors, overseas agents, and customers to ensure smooth shipment execution. Understand import and export documentation requirements, particularly for East and West African destinations. Coordinate third party inspections and certification requirements, including Certificates of Conformity (CoC), Pre-Shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC), and other destination specific compliance procedures. Liaise with inspection agencies and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely documentation and shipment readiness. Work closely with the operations team to ensure confirmed shipments are executed according to quoted costs and agreed service terms. Customer & Vendor Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with airlines, carriers, freight agents, suppliers, and customers. Demonstrate exceptional follow up skills, ensuring no inquiry or business opportunity is overlooked. Provide timely updates and professional communication to internal and external stakeholders. Take ownership of assigned inquiries from initial receipt through quotation, negotiation, and confirmation. Candidate Requirements 2–3 years of relevant experience in freight forwarding, pricing, or international logistics, preferably within the UAE. Strong working knowledge of air freight pricing, operations, and documentation is essential. Experience handling international import and export shipments. Familiarity with East and West African trade lanes, including destination specific shipping requirements and compliance procedures. Knowledge of third party inspections, Certificates of Conformity, and pre shipment inspection requirements. Established relationships with airlines, shipping lines, overseas agents, or logistics vendors would be advantageous. Excellent negotiation, communication, organizational, and follow up skills. Commercially driven, proactive, detail oriented, and capable of working independently. Comfortable working in a fast paced environment while managing multiple inquiries and deadlines. An existing customer portfolio or the ability to generate independent business will be a significant advantage. What We Offer Competitive salary based on experience and capabilities. Attractive sales commissions on independently generated business, in addition to the fixed salary. Opportunity to work directly with the General Manager and contribute to departmental growth. Exposure to international markets, particularly East and West Africa. A supportive, young, and dynamic working environment. Professional development and career progression opportunities as the department expands. The opportunity to take on greater responsibilities and grow alongside the business. Who We Are Looking For We are not looking for someone who simply prepares quotations and waits for responses. We want a proactive, commercially minded professional who takes ownership, follows through on opportunities, builds relationships, and is genuinely motivated to win business. The ideal candidate will combine strong freight forwarding knowledge with a positive attitude, a sense of urgency, and the ambition to help build a successful and growing department. If you are passionate about freight forwarding, enjoy taking initiative, and want to grow your career with an ambitious team, we would like to hear from you. Show more Show less