Posted 12 days ago

Business Development Consultant

BradfordHybrid

AI Summary

A field-based Business Development Consultant sells digital and print advertising to local businesses across West Yorkshire, managing the full sales cycle and growing client accounts through consultative outreach.

About this role

Advance your sales career with LOCALiQ.

We’re looking for a driven and commercially minded Business Development Consultant to join our team across the West Yorkshire region. Part of Newsquest Media Group, LOCALiQ is one of the UK’s leading media and marketing solutions providers, helping local businesses grow through powerful, results driven advertising.

This is a field based, consultative sales role where you’ll be out in your territory, meeting business owners and decision makers face to face. You’ll represent some of the region’s most trusted local news brands, offering a full suite of digital and print solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

From generating opportunities through to closing deals and growing accounts, you’ll play a key role in helping businesses succeed while building a strong, sustainable pipeline for yourself.

This is not a desk based role. You’ll be out meeting clients, understanding their challenges first hand, and delivering solutions that genuinely make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and win new business through proactive outreach including cold calling and outbound activity
Book and attend face to face meetings across your territory
Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to close
Hit and exceed monthly revenue targets and KPIs
Build and maintain a strong, consistent sales pipeline
Manage and grow existing client accounts, identifying opportunities to upsell and increase spend
Take a consultative approach, understanding client needs and recommending tailored advertising solutions
Build long term relationships by delivering excellent service and ongoing support
Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and successful campaign delivery
Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activity and LOCALiQ’s product offering
Represent LOCALiQ professionally as an ambassador for our regional brands

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Proven background in B2B sales, with confidence in commercial conversations
Experience in cold calling and outbound new business generation
Strong ability to win and close business, both over the phone and face to face
Track record of growing and managing client accounts
Consultative selling style, with the ability to listen, question and tailor solutions
Excellent relationship building and customer service skills
Understanding of digital and print advertising is advantageous
Self motivated, target driven and comfortable working in a field based role
Ability to commute to the office and work as part of a collaborative team
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for business use
Based within or close to the West Yorkshire territory

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

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.