Business Development Consultant

Newsquest Media Group; Epsom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in the UK is seeking a motivated Sales Development Consultant to join their team. The role involves selling digital marketing and print advertising solutions across South London, using consultative sales techniques. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and have a full UK driving license. The company offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and various benefits including extensive holiday and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Holiday buy scheme

Structured career progression

Pension plan

Mental health support

Gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proactive sales professional with a passion for helping clients.
• Ability to work independently across a defined region.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Sell LOCALiQ’s digital marketing services and print advertising solutions.
• Take a consultative approach to understand client needs.
• Manage own territory and pipeline.
• Maintain and grow a portfolio of key accounts.
• Use video calls, phone outreach, and face-to-face meetings for sales.

Skills

Confidence in sales

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Self-starting attitude

Job description

Description

Sales Development Consultant – South London

Field-based

Full UK Driving Licence & Access to Vehicle Required

We’re looking for a motivated and driven Business Development Consultant to join our LOCALiQ team, helping businesses across South London grow through our powerful suite of digitally-led marketing solutions .

You’ll be representing LOCALiQ’s cutting-edge digital products , supported by a portfolio of trusted local news brands, to deliver real results for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Selling LOCALiQ’s digital marketing services and print advertising solutions across your territory.
• Taking a consultative approach to sales, understanding client needs and offering tailored solutions.
• Managing your own territory and pipeline , identifying and converting new prospects.
• Maintaining and growing a portfolio of key accounts with excellent service and measurable results.
• Using a mix of video calls, phone outreach, and face-to-face meetings to build relationships and close deals.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

You should be a confident, proactive sales professional who thrives on building relationships and securing new business.

You’ll need :

• A passion for helping clients succeed.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a self-starting attitude.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently across a defined region.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Job Benefits

Competitive salary + uncapped commission

25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off

Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility

Structured career progression & ongoing training

Pension plan & mental health support

Perks & discounts including :

• Gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers (£50 towards glasses)
• Retail discounts

Team building days & annual volunteer charity day

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. Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities, as part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you.

A name you can trust - we’ve been a part of your community for generations.

LOCALiQ is the name for all that Newsquest Media Group does today, from trusted local newspapers and websites to digital marketing services that can help you reach new customers as you’ve never been able to before.

LOCALiQ is the name that combines your trusted local news brand with digital marketing.

It hasn’t replaced the name of your local Newsquest newspaper and its website, but it encompasses everything we can offer.

Those services include online advertising and best-in-class digital marketing, backed by data gathered from our 1.5 million local campaigns and 45 million monthly users.

Put our experts to work for you, and we believe you’re hiring the best marketing partner a business can have.