Business Development Consultant

Newsquest; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media group is seeking a Business Development Consultant in Warrington. This role offers a hybrid work model with a competitive salary and uncapped commission. You'll engage in B2B sales, manage client relationships, and achieve sales targets while enjoying various employee benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

No weekend or evening work

Hybrid working

Competitive salary with uncapped commission

Workplace pension, perks, and discounts

25 days paid holiday plus statutory holidays

Career progression and ongoing training

Vouchers and gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales via phone, video, and face-to-face meetings.
• Proven success in sourcing new business and maximizing marketing spend.

Responsibilities

• Work towards sales targets and KPIs, building relationships with clients.
• Manage your territory, maintaining regular contact to generate new opportunities.
• Convert cold calls into meetings and manage key accounts.

Skills

B2B sales

Research skills

Customer relations

Job description

Business Development Consultant

Application Deadline: 22 May 2025

Department: Sales and Commercial

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Warrington

Compensation: £30,000 - £32,000 / year

Description

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales individual seeking a rewarding Field Sales role with a blended work approach: 4 days in the field and at home, and 1 day in the office.

As part of Newsquest Media Group, the UK’s leading local publisher, LOCALiQ offers access to over 200 trusted news brands in print and online, an award-winning events division, recruitment platforms, and a range of multimedia marketing solutions. To support our growth, we are looking to appoint a motivated Sales Executive to promote LOCALiQ products and services in the Cheshire region.

Key Responsibilities

• Work towards sales targets and KPIs, building relationships with clients and affiliates, and presenting LOCALiQ solutions consultatively.
• Manage your territory or vertical, maintaining regular contact via phone, video calls, and face-to-face meetings to generate new opportunities and sales.
• Convert cold calls into meetings and enjoy client interactions both in person and virtually.
• Manage key accounts, ensuring excellent service delivery and relationship management.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Experience in B2B sales via phone, video, and face-to-face meetings.
• Ability to sell digitally-led solutions tailored to customer needs through effective questioning.
• Research skills to understand customer businesses or verticals.
• Proven success in sourcing new business and maximizing marketing spend within a category or territory.
• Developing multimedia revenue streams through self-generated calls and lead lists.
• Maintaining high standards of customer relations and service.
• Growing customer base through territory and competitor management.
• Identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities.
• Achieving KPIs related to calls, conversations, and sales outcomes.

Benefits

• No weekend or evening work.
• Hybrid working: 4 days from home, 1 day in the office.
• Competitive salary with uncapped commission.
• Workplace pension, perks, and discounts.
• Team building and training opportunities.
• 25 days paid holiday plus statutory holidays and your birthday off.
• Career progression, ongoing training, and performance reviews.
• Vouchers, gym discounts, cycle schemes, mental health support, eye test vouchers, and volunteer days.

If you are charismatic and enjoy a challenge, this role offers an exciting environment with uncapped commissions, ongoing training, and career growth opportunities.

LOCALiQ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to fairness and will consider adjustments to support all candidates through the recruitment process.