Job Description
Be part of a high-performing, innovative team at a leading global shipping company as a Marketing Analyst. You'll contribute to our success while enjoying a hybrid work model and a strong work-life balance. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a rewarding company culture.
In this role, you will perform a Marketing Pricing analyst role implementing and communicating trade policy & objectives through day to day activities for Trans Atlantic Westbound Trade (TA WB). You will also coordinate & manage Europe Export vessel space management in line with Transatlantic West Bound Trade policy & objectives.
The Role
* To act as Marketing Pricing Focal Point for designated region(s) whilst demonstrating a sound awareness of the regional commodities/markets and operational infrastructure.
* The role is exclusively dealing with the Trans Atlantic Trade and therefore relevant experience in this trade is desirable.
* To perform regular structural review of regions performance against target levels & follow-up on any performance deviations.
* To work with aforementioned regions and monitor any deviations in performance.
* To be fully proficient with US FMC filing and regulatory requirements.
* Responding to rate requests in a timely fashion (within 24hrs) whilst analysing & judging business contribution in the context of current / prospected market conditions as well as Trade / region performance.
* Completing timely and accurate tender submissions demonstrating commercial awareness & sound pricing in the process.
* Complete regular KPI reports and follow up on any deviations.
* To represent the Marketing Trade team at internal & external meetings as & when required.
* To be fully proficient with all Trade Management related Opus Modules and perform timely and accurate data review. Support in the maintenance of Opus data as & when required.
* To act as the Focal Point for Space management on designated region(s) / Service(s) whilst demonstrating a sound awareness of the regional commodities/markets and operational infrastructure.
* Responsible for Laden and Empty space management ensuring that Trans Atlantic Trade achieves same in/out equipment flow and/or 100% slot utilisation on vessels as per Trade policy and in close co-ordination with Container Flow management & Yield teams.
* Prepare daily reports which facilitate the process management & optimisation of vessel allocations. For example, submit a Container Booking Forecast (CBF) to the Ship Operator.
* Co-ordinate implementation of Customer Allocation/Account Plan process and undertake performance management thereof.
Scope of Role
Budget
* Responsible for regional performance versus Trade targets / business plan and assist to set targets for areas of direct pricing responsibility.
People Management and Organization:
* Not Applicable
Location:
* London RHQ
Breadth and Range of Responsibilities:
* Implementing pricing policy in varied markets. Executing decision making in context within the varying trade direction and market dynamics.
Key Relationships
* The job holder will work with and support the Trans Atlantic Westbound (TAWB) Marketing Management team for all commercial operations and strategy, administrative and management tasks
* The job holder will work to structurally assist and support TAWB Marketing department for commercial strategy and implementation regionally
* The job holder will work with and support GHQ Trade Management for commercial strategy and implementation
* The job holder will work closely with Container Flow management as well as other Operational & Yield teams
* The job holder will deal directly with National Sales Organisations and Third Party Agents for commercial strategy and implementation
* The job holder may deal directly with customers to negotiate shipping rates as well as other terms and conditions.
The Skills
* Ability to analyse data
* Intermediate skill level working on Google workspace applications
* Experience of working to tight deadlines
* Flexibility in approach to work
* Ability to prioritise workload
* Previous marketing pricing / space management experience within the liner shipping industry is desirable
* A good working knowledge of in-house digital tools such as EagleX, Tiger, ONE Quote is desirable
* Strong Analytical / Problem Solving skills
* Strong Communication - written skills
* Strong Communication - verbal skills
* Strong Organisation skills
* Strong Teamwork skills
* Flexibility
* Proactive
* Systematic approach to work
* Ability to form strong working relationships
The Benefits
* Paid annual leave of 25 days per annum plus UK bank and public holidays.
* Hybrid working arrangement.
* Membership of the Company’s Group Personal Pension Plan.
* Performance Related Pay a pay award and discretionary annual bonus linked directly to their performance in addition to annual review.
* Permanent Health Insurance.
* Death in Service.
* Private Medical Cover (BUPA) after two years’ service.
* Employee Assistance Programme, with free independent confidential support and virtual GP services.
* An interest free annual travel season ticket loan.
* Family leave policies enhanced above statutory.
* Access to the UK’s TaxFree Childcare scheme.
* Enhanced company sick pay policy.
* Medical health check.
* Annual eye test and contribution towards glasses for VDU prescriptions.
* Online employee discount platform.
ApplicationThe closing date for this vacancy is 5th March 2025 but if a significant number of applications are received, it will close earlier.
Applicants must have an existing right to live and work in the UK.