Business Development Manager

LOCALiQare 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, and its never been a better time to join us on the next chapter of our journey.

This is a role that not only that sees you supporting local businesses and organisations with their advertising needs, you will also benefit from a competitive base salary along with an uncapped commission structure. Its important you possess a hunter sales mentality, thrive in a sales-focussed environment, love meeting clients face-to-face, enjoy working to targets and achieving monthly uncapped commission as a result.

A day in the life at LOCALiQ.You will be a natural communicator and spend your days developing relationships through both the account management of existing business and generating new business. Selling solutions matched to customer needs, and increasing customer spend will be at the heart of all you do.

You should be happy to communicate face to face with your clients after appointment setting, along with speaking regularly over the phone to build further relationships. You will showcase our products and digital-led solutions best suited to the needs of the client. You will be hunting for new business opportunities through a sourcing strategy and cold-calling appointments. We are all about bespoke solutions and will give you the freedom to manage your clients effectively. You will form part of the Marketing Solutions Team for your region and will work with your colleagues to develop the best overall results for yourself and the business.

What does success in this role looks like?To be successful in this role, you must be driven by targets and KPIs and thrive on exceptional customer service. You must be able to build and sustain a healthy pipeline. You will act as an Ambassador for the company and the news brands in your region. You will sell the correct solutions on the back of meaningful client engagement and provide 360 results feedback on their campaigns. You will be goal orientated and driven to succeed. You should enjoy a reward culture and have plans to grow your career in media, by taking on continuous self-learning projects. We want to support and help our employees to evolve in their career and aspirations and will support you in your growth plans.

Benefits

• No weekends or evening work
• 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.

LOCALiQis 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.

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