Business Development Consultant

Application Deadline: 19 May 2025

Department: Sales and Commercial

Location: Bracknell

Compensation: £33,000 - £35,000 / year

Description

Newsquest's LOCALiQ brand is dedicated to empowering SMEs by enhancing their digital presence and visibility in the marketplace. As the UK's foremost local media group, Newsquest boasts a network of 150 esteemed news brands spanning the country. Through LOCALiQ, Newsquest leverages its extensive reach and expertise to support small and medium-sized enterprises in achieving growth and success in the digital sphere.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager in our digital advertising team!

Working on a hybrid basis, this consultative sales role involves showcasing our digital advertising and marketing solutions best suited to each customer’s needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Ideally, you will be based within the South London region and it is preferred that you have a solid understanding of digital marketing products such as paid social, Google Ads, content marketing, digital display, video & websites.
• Coming from an industry background is advantageous but not essential. You will understand your customer’s needs through questioning and listening, then present the best solutions to ensure great response and traction for each campaign.
• This is a new business development role, with access to our active customer base and opportunities to reach out to lapsed clients.
• You will also maintain and grow existing accounts, focusing on creating great campaigns, retaining customers, winning new business, and increasing digital revenues.
• You must drive and have access to your own car.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Through its investment in the industry-leading LOCALiQ Sales Training Academy, Newsquest offers a comprehensive career development programme for digital media sales professionals. This includes extensive ongoing training and support to build digital skills and accelerate career growth in digital marketing.

Benefits

• Remote working
• Ongoing career development and salary progression
• Uncapped Commission Scheme
• Workplace Pension
• Perks & Discounts with numerous retailers and organisations
• Opportunities for team building and training days
• 25 days paid holiday, statutory bank holidays
• An extra day off on your birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
• Discount Vouchers
• Discounted Gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Mental Health Support via Lifeworks
• Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses
• Annual Volunteer - Charity day
• Staff referral scheme

Newsquest Media Group/ LOCALiQ is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fairness in our recruitment process and will consider any adjustments to support all applicants.