Digital Business Development Consultant

LOCALiQ_UK; St Albans; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a forward-thinking company dedicated to empowering SMEs through enhanced digital visibility. As a Business Development Manager, you will engage in consultative sales, showcasing tailored digital marketing solutions. This remote role allows you to leverage your skills in digital marketing and sales to create impactful campaigns while enjoying a supportive work environment with extensive training and development opportunities. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a structured career progression, ensuring your growth in the dynamic field of digital advertising.

Benefits

No weekends or evening work

Remote working

Ongoing career development

Uncapped Commission Scheme

Workplace Pension

25 days paid holiday plus statutory bank holidays

Extra day off on your birthday

Discounted Gym membership

Mental Health Support via Lifeworks

Annual Volunteer - Charity day

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of digital marketing products is preferred.
• Experience in new business development is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Showcase digital advertising solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Maintain and grow existing accounts while winning new business.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Consultative Sales

Paid Social

Google Ads

Content Marketing

Digital Display

Video Marketing

Account Management

Job description

Application Deadline: 29 May 2025

Department: Sales and Commercial

Location: St Albans

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 to showcase 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 is a new business development role. You will have access to our active customer base and opportunities to reach out to lapsed clients. You will also maintain and grow existing accounts utilizing our solutions. The focus is on 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 a comprehensive career development program for digital media sales professionals. This includes extensive ongoing training and support to build digital skills and advance your career 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 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 are committed to fairness and accommodating any adjustments needed during the process.