Digital Business Development Consultant

Application Deadline: 29 May 2025

Department: Sales and Commercial

Location: Luton

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 role is remote, involving consultative sales responsibilities, showcasing our digital advertising and marketing solutions tailored to each customer’s needs. Ideally, you will be based within the Hertfordshire region.

Key Responsibilities

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. Industry experience 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 effective response and traction for each campaign.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

This role focuses on new business development, but you will also have access to our active customer base and opportunities to reach out to lapsed clients. You will maintain and grow existing accounts, creating effective campaigns, retaining customers, winning new business, and increasing digital revenues. It is essential that you have access to your own car.

Newsquest invests in the industry-leading LOCALiQ Sales Training Academy, providing comprehensive career development for digital media sales professionals. This includes ongoing training and support to build digital skills and accelerate career growth in digital marketing.

Benefits

• No weekends or evening work
• Remote working
• Ongoing career development and salary progression
• Uncapped Commission Scheme
• Workplace Pension
• Perks & Discounts with numerous retailers and organizations
• Opportunities for team building and training days
• 25 days paid holiday plus 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, welcoming applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process includes various stages and activities, and we are committed to fairness and accessibility for all applicants, including any necessary adjustments.