About the role

  • Business Development Consultant at LOCALiQ, part of Newsquest Media Group, aiding local SMEs in enhancing digital presence through targeted marketing strategies and solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Drive B2B new business sales through a blend of telephone, video, and face-to-face meetings across your territory
  • Take a consultative approach to selling by identifying customer needs through effective questioning and discovery
  • Recommend and present digitally-led marketing solutions aligned to each client’s business goals
  • Conduct thorough research into client businesses and industry sectors to deliver tailored proposals
  • Maximise marketing spend within your territory by identifying and converting new and lapsed customers
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships through high-quality account management
  • Grow your own customer base through strategic territory planning and competitor awareness
  • Source opportunities through inbound leads, referrals, and self-generated prospects
  • Consistently meet or exceed agreed KPIs, including call activity, quality conversations, appointments booked, and follow-ups

Requirements

  • Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally within a consultative or solution-led environment
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing products, such as paid social, digital display, video, and websites
  • Demonstrated success in outbound prospecting and cold calling
  • Confident, credible, and persuasive communicator via phone, video, and face-to-face meetings
  • Ability to develop and grow client accounts, driving long-term value and retention
  • Customer-focused with a proactive, service-led mindset
  • Knowledge of multimedia or digital advertising is advantageous, though not essential
  • Passionate about local businesses and motivated by helping customers succeed
  • Organised, commercially minded, and comfortable managing your own territory
  • Able to travel across West Yorkshire, attend the local office regularly, and attend client meetings
  • Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle for business use

Benefits

  • 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

Job title

Business Development Consultant

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£30,000 - £32,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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