Rainbow Recruitment Services are recruiting a Business Development / Account Executive on behalf of their client, the UK’s leading specialist packaging and delivery provider, based in Hove (East Sussex).

 

You will be joining a logistics franchise that specialise in providing bespoke solutions for the safe packing and secure delivery of valuable, fragile and oversized items, from fine art & antiques to personal and business goods.

 

Working from their Brighton & Hove office, you will be joining a small, close-knit team, and will play a lead role in driving sales, building relationships, and supporting day-to-day office activities.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Business Development & Sales

• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities, particularly within target sectors (art galleries, auction houses, antique dealers, private collectors and SME’s).

• Generate leads through calls, email marketing and networking.

• Develop and maintain relationships with B2B, B2C clients.

• Provide quotations and follow-up to convert inquiries into confirmed orders.

• Meet agreed sales targets and KPI’s.

• Record and maintain accurate records of sales and client interactions.

 

Account Management & Office Duties

• Provide tailored, bespoke advice and solutions on packing, insurance and shipping inquiries.

• Monitor goods in transit, update customers, and resolve any issues proactively.

• Support office administration, as part of a small team.

 

Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience in Sales, Business Development, ideally within a customer facing role.

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

• IT literacy - the role will involve working with Microsoft office, and a CRM.

• This role will involve periods of working alone in a quiet office environment. You must therefore be able to manage workloads effectively without supervision.

• Interest in logistics, shipping, or art/antiques markets would be an advantage.

 

The Package:

• A competitive starting salary between £28,000 to £30,000, PLUS a commission structure.

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Full product, service & systems training provided.

 

This is a great opportunity to play a key role in the growth of an expanding, local logistics business. If you enjoy building client relationships and thrive independently achieving sales goals - Apply today!