Digital Sales Consultant

LOCALiQ_UK; Brighton; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Job description

Application Deadline: 31 March 2025

Department: Sales and Commercial

Location: Brighton

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! 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 Sussex region.

Key Responsibilities

1. Understand customer needs through effective questioning and listening.
2. Present the best digital marketing solutions available to ensure great response and traction for each campaign.
3. Develop new business while maintaining and growing existing accounts.
4. Create successful campaigns, retain customers, and win new business opportunities to increase digital revenues.
5. Drive and have access to your own car.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

1. Solid understanding of digital marketing products such as paid social, Google Ads, content marketing, digital display, video, and websites.
2. Industry background is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

• Remote/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, as part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you.