Marketing Sales Account Manager

LOCALiQ_UK; Norwich; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Application Deadline: 31 March 2025

Department: Sales and Commercial

Location: Norwich

Compensation: £33,000 - £35,000 / year

Description

LOCALiQ is a digital marketing solutions agency within the Newsquest media group.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Sales Consultant in our commercial team based between Norfolk and Suffolk. This role supports local businesses and organisations with their advertising needs, offering a competitive base salary along with an uncapped commission structure. Candidates should possess a hunter sales mentality, thrive in a sales-focused environment, and enjoy meeting clients face-to-face while working to targets.

Key Responsibilities

A day in the life at LOCALiQ:

• Develop relationships through account management of existing business and generating new business.
• Sell solutions matched to customer needs and increase customer spend.
• Communicate face-to-face with clients and build relationships over the phone.
• Showcase products and digital-led solutions best suited to client needs.
• Hunt for new business opportunities through sourcing strategies and cold-calling.
• Manage clients effectively and work with colleagues to achieve the best results.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What does success in this role look like?

To be successful, candidates must be driven by targets and KPIs, thrive on exceptional customer service, and build a healthy pipeline. Acting as an Ambassador for the company, candidates will sell the correct solutions based on meaningful client engagement and provide feedback on campaigns. A goal-oriented mindset and a desire for career growth in media are essential.

Benefits

• A competitive basic salary
• Uncapped Commission Scheme
• Workplace Pension
• Perks & Discounts via 'Newsquest Benefits'
• Opportunities for team building and training days
• Full 25 days paid holiday + statutory bank holidays + your birthday day off!
• 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

This is a great opportunity to build your own client base within this highly rewarding industry with the support and backing of one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK.

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 consider any adjustments that could help you.