Digital Sales Consultant

LOCALiQ_UK; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to drive digital success for SMEs through innovative marketing solutions. This role offers the chance to transition into sales while leveraging your B2B marketing experience. You will collaborate with a talented sales team to deliver tailored digital advertising solutions, ensuring excellent campaign performance and customer satisfaction. With a competitive salary and hybrid working options, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values personal development and impact. Join us in empowering businesses across Scotland!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Ongoing career development

Uncapped Commission Scheme

Workplace Pension

Perks & Discounts

25 days paid holiday

Extra day off on your birthday

Mental Health Support

Annual Volunteer - Charity day

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B marketing with a passion for digital media.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing products and effective campaign creation.

Responsibilities

• Champion the product portfolio in Scotland, focusing on new business and client retention.
• Create impactful campaign propositions and drive digital revenue growth.

Skills

B2B Marketing

Digital Media

Paid Social

Google Ads

Content Marketing

Digital Display

Video Advertising

Communication Skills

Consultative Sales Approach

Job description

Application Deadline: 28 April 2025

Department: Sales and Commercial

Location: Glasgow

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

Description

Empowering SMEs Through Digital Innovation

Newsquest's LOCALiQ brand is dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises by enhancing their digital presence and visibility in the marketplace. As the UK's leading local media group, Newsquest connects communities nationwide through its network of 150 respected news brands. Leveraging this extensive reach, LOCALiQ supports SMEs in achieving growth and success in the digital world.

Are You Ready to Drive Digital Success?

We are seeking an ambitious and digitally-focused individual with a proven track record in B2B marketing and a genuine enthusiasm for creative content creation. This is an exciting opportunity for a marketing specialist to explore a new career path by stepping into a sales role while staying within the dynamic world of digital advertising and marketing. You will be responsible for selling our comprehensive range of digital advertising solutions to clients, while enjoying the support and collaboration of a highly skilled and successful advertising sales team in Glasgow.

Key Responsibilities

Your Role & Impact

As a key member of our organisation, you will champion our product portfolio in Scotland, serving as a sales expert for our renowned LOCALiQ brand as well as representing our news brands such as the Herald and Glasgow Times. Your focus will be on creating impactful campaign propositions, winning new business, retaining existing clients, and driving digital revenue growth.

Your success will hinge on understanding customer needs through effective questioning and listening, allowing you to recommend tailored digital solutions that ensure excellent campaign performance and customer satisfaction. While you will receive comprehensive training to master selling the LOCALiQ way, having prior sales experience will be an advantage in this role.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What We're Looking For:

• Proven track record in B2B marketing with a passion for digital media.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing products such as paid social, Google Ads, content marketing, digital display, video advertising, and websites.
• Results-driven, with a talent for creating effective digital campaigns and growing customer relationships.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive and consultative sales approach.
• A valid driver's license and access to your own car are essential.

What's In It for You?

• Competitive salary with attractive commission opportunities.
• Hybrid work pattern: a mix of office days, remote working, and field visits for client meetings.
• Access to Newsquest's industry-leading LOCALiQ Sales Training Academy, providing ongoing training and career development in digital marketing.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a results-oriented digital marketing professional looking to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and help empower SMEs across Scotland.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• On-going 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 will consist of various stages and activities, and we will take into account any adjustments that could help you.