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Watco · 4 months ago

Pricing Specialist - Spring, TX

Harris County, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Watco is a company focused on maintaining the world’s supply chain through its various logistics services. The Pricing Specialist at Watco Logistics is responsible for developing and implementing pricing strategies to drive sales growth and profitability, while collaborating with accounting and operations teams to maximize revenue and profit margins.

Customer ServiceLogisticsTransportationWarehousing

Responsibilities

Ensure all communications with customers are addressed promptly and professionally

Prepare customer-specific pricing proposals and bids

Prioritize tasks to ensure all bids are completed accurately and sent within deadlines

Develop, analyze, and implement strategies that align with company financial objectives

Analyze freight rates, fuel costs, accessorial charges, and market conditions to support competitive pricing

Develop and maintain rate matrices, tariff structures, and lane-specific pricing models

Collaborate with accounting and operations teams to ensure pricing strategies are effectively executed

Monitor carrier pricing trends and maintain relationships with carriers to secure competitive rates

Collaborate with operations to ensure pricing strategies align with service capabilities

Negotiate pricing terms with clients and vendors to achieve favorable outcomes

Identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for margin improvement

Support contract negotiations by providing data-driven pricing recommendations

Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure pricing effectiveness

Identify areas for process improvement in pricing practices and implement best practices

Update CRM (Customer Relationship Manager) with activities and generate reports as needed

Conduct ongoing customer needs analysis, and research of customer requirements

Benchmark company pricing against industry standards to identify gaps and opportunities

Participate in professional training activities to gain knowledge of industry trends

Assist with special projects, reporting, and other tasks assigned

Source new revenue opportunities by researching key account contacts

Qualification

Pricing strategiesAnalytical skillsLogistics knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeCustomer service experienceManage prioritiesCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail