Inside Sales Coordinator - RFQs

Job Title: Inside Sales Coordinator - RFQs

Location: Uxbridge

Who are we?

The Nippon Express Group stands as a prominent global logistics service provider, with its Headquarters located in Tokyo, Japan. Our extensive portfolio encompasses a variety of services, including air and ocean freight forwarding, cargo handling, relocation services, and warehousing operations. With a workforce exceeding 73,000 professionals across more than 50 countries and regions, the NX Group is distinguished by its extensive international reach.

With key offices and logistics centres in London, Glasgow, Manchester, the Midlands and other strategic locations, Nippon Express UK plays a crucial role in facilitating trade between Japan, the UK, and Europe. The company continues to evolve by incorporating digital logistics solutions and sustainability initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

The Role

We are looking for an Inside Sales Coordinator - RFQ’s to support the sales organisation by managing the administration and coordination of customer RFQs and tenders, both locally and internationally.

This role plays a key part in helping the business increase RFQ win rates by ensuring tender submissions are well organised, competitive and aligned with operational capabilities.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders including air and ocean product teams, helping to gather pricing, service solutions and operational input required for competitive tender responses.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a commercial, fast-paced logistics environment and has strong organisational and coordination skills.

Requirements

What you will do:

• Manage the administration and coordination of RFQs and tenders for both local and overseas customers
• Liaise with air and ocean product heads to obtain pricing, service information and operational input
• Coordinate internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and competitive tender submissions
• Support the sales team by ensuring RFQ responses are completed within deadlines
• Maintain and organise tender documentation and RFQ records
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve RFQ success rates and sales processes
• Work collaboratively with sales and operational teams to ensure proposals align with customer requirements and company capabilities

What does the right candidate look like?

• Experience within freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain environments
• Exposure to RFQs, tenders, or pricing coordination within logistics or transport
• Strong organisation and project coordination skills
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders across departments
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication and administrative skills

Benefits

What can we offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Growth opportunities within a dynamic and global organization

• A collaborative and supportive work environment

• Exposure to international markets and logistics networks

• Life Assurance 4x Salary

• Private Healthcare & EAP

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Free parking at all of our sites