Empowering SMEs Through Digital Innovation
Newsquest's LOCALiQ brand is dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises by enhancing their digital presence and visibility in the marketplace. As the UK's leading local media group, Newsquest connects communities nationwide through its network of 150 respected news brands. Leveraging this extensive reach, LOCALiQ supports SMEs in achieving growth and success in the digital world.
Are You Ready to Drive Digital Success?
We are seeking an ambitious and digitally-focused individual with a proven track record in B2B marketing and a genuine enthusiasm for creative content creation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a marketing specialist to explore a new career path by stepping into a sales role while staying within the dynamic world of digital advertising and marketing. You will be responsible for selling our comprehensive range of digital advertising solutions to clients, while enjoying the support and collaboration of a highly skilled and successful advertising sales team in Glasgow.
Key Responsibilities
Your Role & Impact
As a key member of our organisation, you will champion our product portfolio in Scotland, serving as a sales expert for our renowned LOCALiQ brand as well as representing our news brands such as the Herald and Glasgow Times. Your focus will be on creating impactful campaign propositions, winning new business, retaining existing clients and driving digital revenue growth.
Your success will hinge on understanding customer needs through effective questioning and listening, allowing you to recommend tailored digital solutions that ensure excellent campaign performance and customer satisfaction. While you will receive comprehensive training to master selling the LOCALiQ way, having prior sales experience will be an advantage in this role.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven track record in B2B marketing with a passion for digital media.
* Strong understanding of digital marketing products such as paid social, Google Ads, content marketing, digital display, video advertising, and websites.
* Results-driven, with a talent for creating effective digital campaigns and growing customer relationships.
* Excellent communication skills with a proactive and consultative sales approach.
* A valid driver's license and access to your own car are essential.
What’s In It for You?
* Competitive salary with attractive commission opportunities.
* Hybrid work pattern: a mix of office days, remote working, and field visits for client meetings.
* Access to Newsquest's industry-leading LOCALiQ Sales Training Academy, providing ongoing training and career development in digital marketing.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're a results-oriented digital marketing professional looking to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and help empower SMEs across Scotland.
Benefits Include:
* Hybrid working
* On-going career development and salary progression
* 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
* Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
* Discounted Gym membership
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Annual Volunteer - Charity day
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.
A name you can trust - we’ve been a part of your community for generations.
LOCALiQ is the name for all that Newsquest Media Group does today, from trusted local newspapers and websites to digital marketing services that can help you reach new customers as you’ve never been able to before.
LOCALiQ is the name that combines your trusted local news brand with digital marketing.
It hasn’t replaced the name of your local Newsquest newspaper and its website, but it encompasses everything we can offer.
Those services include online advertising and best-in-class digital marketing, backed by data gathered from our 1.5 million local campaigns and 45 million monthly users.
Put our experts to work for you, and we believe you’re hiring the best marketing partner a business can have.
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