Sales and Pricing Analyst

Job Description
Job Description
QUOTING & PRICING ANALYST – FREIGHT FORWARDING
Location: Torrance/Los Angeles, CA
Industry: International Freight Forwarding
Salary: $60k/$75K BASE commensurate with experience + benefits
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a hands-on Pricing & Quoting Analyst to join a growing freight forwarding team in Los Angeles. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys the freight forwarding industry, understands that speed and accuracy can win business
, and wants to be more than just a desk-based pricing analyst.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the sales team by building competitive quotes, sourcing rates, coordinating with carriers and overseas agents, and helping turn opportunities into profitable business. We're looking for a hustler
— someone who takes ownership, moves quickly, asks questions, wants to learn, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves when business gets busy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare accurate and competitive air and ocean freight quotations
Analyze customer requirements and determine the most appropriate routing and pricing options
Source rates from carriers, NVOCCs, airlines, overseas agents and other service providers
Work closely with the sales team to respond quickly to new opportunities and RFQs
Support sales with pricing strategies designed to win new business while maintaining profitability
Review and compare carrier and vendor rates to identify the best solutions
Assist with spot quotes, contract rates and customer-specific pricing
Communicate with sales, operations, carriers and overseas offices to ensure accurate quotations
Maintain pricing information, rate sheets and customer quotation records
Follow up on outstanding quotes and help identify opportunities to convert quotes into shipments
Provide ongoing pricing support to the sales team
Step in and assist with additional operational or commercial requirements when business levels increase
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, NVOCC, or International Transportation OR Domestic
Proven experience with quoting and pricing is highly preferred
Strong understanding of air and/or ocean freight and/or Domestic
Experience working with carrier rates, routing, surcharges and international freight costs
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate quotes quickly
Commercially minded with an understanding that pricing is a critical part of winning business
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple quotes simultaneously
Comfortable working closely with sales and taking ownership of deadlines
High-energy, hands-on attitude
— someone who wants to get involved rather than wait to be told what to do
Willingness to put in additional effort when business demands it