Business Development Consultant

LOCALiQ_UK; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Business Development Manager, where you’ll empower SMEs with innovative digital marketing solutions. In this dynamic role, you’ll engage with clients to create impactful campaigns that drive measurable results. With a focus on professional growth, you’ll benefit from ongoing training and a supportive environment that values your contributions. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, along with an array of perks including uncapped commissions, generous holiday allowances, and comprehensive benefits. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the fast-paced digital landscape!

Benefits

Remote working

Ongoing career development

Uncapped Commission Scheme

Workplace Pension

25 days paid holiday

Extra day off on your birthday

Discounted Gym membership

Mental Health Support

Annual Volunteer - Charity day

Staff referral scheme

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of digital marketing products and consultative sales experience.
• Strong questioning and listening skills to understand customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored digital advertising campaigns for clients.
• Maintain and grow existing accounts while winning new business.

Skills

Digital Marketing Products

Paid Social

Google Ads

Content Marketing

Digital Display

Video Marketing

Customer Engagement

Job description

Application Deadline: 19 May 2025

Department: Sales and Commercial

Location: Sevenoaks

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! This consultative sales role involves showcasing our digital advertising and marketing solutions best suited to each customer’s needs. Working on a hybrid basis, you will engage in creating tailored campaigns that deliver measurable results.

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, and websites.
• Coming from an industry background is advantageous but not essential. You will use great questioning and listening skills to understand your customer’s needs and present the best solutions to ensure successful campaigns.
• 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 effective 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 provides 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. Our recruitment process includes various stages and activities, and we will make reasonable adjustments to support all applicants.