Business Development Executive

LOCALiQ_UK; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + uncapped comissão

25 days holiday

Holiday buy scheme

Pension plan

Employee helpline

Perks & discounts

Team building days

Job summary

LOCALiQ_UK in Bournemouth is seeking a driven Business Development Executive to grow our local client base with digital and print advertising solutions. You'll identify opportunities, meet decision-makers, and guide clients from initial contact to close.

You'll work across your territory, hit revenue targets, and enjoy uncapped commission with a realistic OTE. The role offers progression and training within a supportive team, with driving travel required.

Qualifications

• Previous B2B sales experience.
• Based in or near Bournemouth.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.
• Willing to travel within territory.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business across your region.
• Manage a robust sales pipeline and hit revenue targets.
• Develop and grow existing client accounts.
• Close deals from opportunity to delivery.
• Build relationships with business owners and decision-makers.
• Collaborate with internal teams for onboarding and campaign delivery.

Skills

Sales experience

B2B sales

Target orientation

Relationship building

Proactive

Driving licence

Job description

Looking for a sales role with real earning potential and long-term career growth? Join LOCALiQ, part of Newsquest Media Group, as a Business Development Executive and help local businesses grow through powerful digital and advertising solutions.

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026

Department: Sales and Commercial

Location: Bournemouth

Compensation: £30,000 - £35,000 / year

With a salary of up to £35,000, uncapped commission (OTE 45K in Y1) and genuine progression opportunities, this is a role where your hard work and success are recognised and rewarded.

Working across your territory, you'll meet business owners and decision-makers face-to-face, building relationships and introducing a range of market-leading digital and print advertising solutions. From generating opportunities through to closing deals, you'll manage the full sales cycle and play a key role in helping businesses achieve their goals.

We're looking for a driven and ambitious sales professional who enjoys meeting new people, building relationships and creating new business opportunities. You'll bring energy, resilience and a proactive approach, along with previous B2B sales experience and a desire to succeed.

To succeed in this role, you'll need to be based within or near the territory, hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle for work-related travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business by proactively reaching out to potential clients across your region using cold calling and outbound sales techniques.
• Work to clear financial targets and KPIs, consistently striving to exceed monthly revenue goals and performance benchmarks
• Manage and grow existing client accounts, providing ongoing support, identifying upsell opportunities, and increasing client spend through strategic recommendations
• Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline, using a consultative approach to move prospects through the sales cycle
• Build long-term relationships with clients by providing expert advice, excellent service, and ongoing support
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and campaign delivery for new clients
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activity, and LOCALiQ’s evolving product suite to maintain a competitive edge
• Represent LOCALiQ with professionalism and credibility, acting as a trusted ambassador for our regional news brands

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A passion for sales and new business development.
• Confident speaking with business owners and decision-makers.
• Driven by targets, results and career progression.
• Resilient, determined and able to bounce back from setbacks.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with plenty of energy and enthusiasm.
• Coachable, eager to learn and open to feedback.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Previous sales or customer-facing experience would be advantageous.
• Own vehicle suitable for business use.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits and D&I Statement

• Competitive salary + uncapped commission
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
• Structured career progression & ongoing training
• Pension plan
• Employee Helpline counselling and advice
• Perks & discounts including:
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care
  • Retail discounts
• Team building days & annual volunteer charity day

Newsquest Media Group 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.