Digital Business Development Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Watford; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

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Digital Business Development Consultant, Watford

Client:

Newsquest Media Group

Location:

Watford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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4

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job 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! Working remotely, this consultative sales role involves responsibility for showcasing our digital advertising and marketing solutions best suited 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 & websites. Coming from an industry background is advantageous; however, it is not essential to this role. You will, through great questioning and listening, understand your customer’s needs and be able to present the best solutions we have available that will ensure great response and traction for each campaign.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

This role is a new business development one; however, you will have access to our active customer base as well as the opportunity to reach out to lapsed clients. You will also maintain and grow the existing accounts already utilizing our solutions. The focus is on creating great campaigns, retaining customers, winning new business opportunities, and overall increasing digital revenues. It is essential that you drive and have access to your own car.

Benefits

• Remote working
• On-going career development and salary progression
• 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
• Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
• Discounted Gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 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.