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Application Deadline: 26 October 2026 Department: Sales and Commercial Location: Basildon Compensation: £28,000 / year Whether you're an experienced sales professional looking for your next challenge or you're ready to launch your career in a fast-paced, rewarding environment, this is your opportunity to shine. We're looking for a driven Telesales Consultant to join our team in Basildon at LOCALiQ, part of Newsquest Media Group. You'll be representing some of the region's most trusted local news brands while helping businesses grow through a range of innovative digital and print advertising solutions. This is a consultative, telephone-based sales role where you'll be speaking directly with business owners and decision-makers across the region. You'll take the time to understand their goals, identify opportunities, and recommend tailored advertising solutions that deliver real results. Every conversation is an opportunity to build relationships, solve business challenges, and make a genuine impact. Whether you're bringing proven sales experience or the enthusiasm and determination to build a successful career in sales, we'll provide the training, support and development you need to succeed. To be considered for this role, you must be based within commuting distance of our Basildon office and available to work Monday to Friday during standard office hours. • Identify and win new business through proactive outbound calling and prospecting activities., • Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline, effectively managing opportunities from initial contact through to close., • Develop a thorough understanding of each client's business objectives and recommend appropriate advertising solutions., • Achieve and exceed monthly revenue targets, KPIs and activity metrics., • Manage and grow existing client accounts, identifying opportunities to increase client spend and maximise retention., • Build long-term relationships with business owners and key decision-makers through regular communication and excellent service., • Present LOCALiQ's portfolio of digital marketing and print advertising solutions in a clear and compelling manner., • Handle objections confidently and negotiate effectively to secure new business opportunities., • Work closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless onboarding process and successful campaign delivery., • Maintain accurate records of activity, opportunities and pipeline progression within CRM systems., • Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity and developments within LOCALiQ's product portfolio., • Represent LOCALiQ and our trusted regional news brands with professionalism, credibility and enthusiasm., • Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with the confidence to engage business owners and decision‑makers over the phone., • Experience in outbound sales, telesales, lead generation or customer‑facing roles would be advantageous., • Confident making high volumes of outbound calls and generating opportunities through proactive prospecting., • Ability to identify customer needs and provide consultative, solution‑led recommendations., • A resilient and target‑driven mindset with a passion for achieving and exceeding goals., • Strong objection‑handling, negotiation and closing skills., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities effectively., • A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and building long‑term client relationships., • Comfortable working in a fast‑paced sales environment with measurable targets and KPIs., • Previous B2B sales experience is advantageous but not essential., • An understanding of digital marketing, media sales, advertising, SEO, PPC, websites or social media advertising would be beneficial but full training will be provided. Competent IT skills and confidence using CRM systems, Microsoft Office and digital communication tools. A positive attitude, strong work ethic and genuine desire to learn and develop within a successful sales career. Ability to commute to our Basildon office on a daily basis. • 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Northreach is a fast growing and next gen recruitment business set up in 2015, specialising in Biotechnology, IT, Finance and Embedded Talent Acquisition solutions in the UK, USA and Middle East. Were a growing company that believes in offering outstanding delivery, over and above quality and a consistency which our clients love. Northreach offer a huge potential for fast-track progression, responsibility and sense of ownership, so we are looking for individuals that want to strive to be the best at what they do! We operate from a modern, fully serviced and spacious office, a stones throw from Billericay station. As well as a nifty casual dress code, we work with a smart attitude, supporting one another achieve personal goals and targets. We are a positive bunch who take real pride in developing our people, celebrating and shouting about our success, internally and externally. To become the number one, go-to agency in the Biotech and Fintech marketplace. The people we work with describe us as individuals. They say we have a unique personality. They say we are like-minded, professional, dedicated and delivery focused but above all, they say that we are a pleasure to work with. Coming in as an Associate Recruiter is the first step of becoming a Recruitment Consultant. This role requires no formal recruitment experience, and the expectations are focused on your attitude and willingness to learn the job! You will work closely with senior members of the Northreach team that will support and guide you throughout the academy programme. • Learning the process and understanding what good recruitment practices look like, • Speaking and meeting candidates to qualify and understand their needs and wants, • Writing adverts on job boards / Social Media / Website, • Obtaining manager names / leads / recommendations for business development opportunities, • Presenting candidates to senior members of Northreach for shortlisting with clients, • Obtaining availability, booking interviews, taking feedback from candidates, • Working with senior members of Northreach to negotiate offers and start details, • Preparing documentation for on-boarding of your newly placed candidate, • Recording videos and advertising roles on the internet, • Demonstrate a level of understanding of the business and how the recruitment industry works, • Developing an understanding of the industry and market intel to share with candidates and clients, • Being a great team player and doing what it takes to keep the business moving forward, • Disciplined and organised approach to day-to-day activities, • Ability to take instruction and show willingness to get the job done, • Timekeeping and attendance of important meetings where needed, • Reliable to work without supervision where necessary, • Professional and personable approach with candidates and teammates, • Willingness to learn and adapt, • Ability to take on board constructive feedback, • Providing the support your team needs to deliver our goals and targets, • Shadowing the team, taking notes and not be afraid to ask questions, • Can communicate clearly, concisely and thoughtfully both verbally and in writing, • Has ability to manage multiple deadlines, • Holds their hands up when they make a mistake and can quickly re-focus to put things right, • Seizes opportunities by being brave and stepping outside of their comfort, • Works collaboratively with people to make things better, • Can keep a lot of plates spinning, • Remains curious to find better ways of working to improve, • 1-2-1 Professional career development and on the job training, • Own your earnings, no weird commission structures make the deals happen and get paid from day one, • A workspace that encourages movement and wellbeing in the office. Along with a few laughs, good music, pizzas, video games and beers #J-18808-Ljbffr

Application Deadline: 26 October 2026 Department: Sales and Commercial Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Basildon Reporting To: Sales Manager Compensation: £28,000 / year Whether you're an experienced sales professional looking for your next challenge or you're ready to launch your career in a fast-paced, rewarding environment, this is your opportunity to shine. We're looking for a driven Telesales Consultant to join our team in Basildon at LOCALiQ, part of Newsquest Media Group. You'll be representing some of the region's most trusted local news brands while helping businesses grow through a range of innovative digital and print advertising solutions. This is a consultative, telephone-based sales role where you'll be speaking directly with business owners and decision-makers across the region. You'll take the time to understand their goals, identify opportunities, and recommend tailored advertising solutions that deliver real results. Every conversation is an opportunity to build relationships, solve business challenges, and make a genuine impact. Whether you're bringing proven sales experience or the enthusiasm and determination to build a successful career in sales, we'll provide the training, support and development you need to succeed. To be considered for this role, you must be based within commuting distance of our Basildon office and available to work Monday to Friday during standard office hours. • Identify and win new business through proactive outbound calling and prospecting activities., • Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline, effectively managing opportunities from initial contact through to close., • Develop a thorough understanding of each client's business objectives and recommend appropriate advertising solutions., • Achieve and exceed monthly revenue targets, KPIs and activity metrics., • Manage and grow existing client accounts, identifying opportunities to increase client spend and maximise retention., • Build long-term relationships with business owners and key decision-makers through regular communication and excellent service., • Present LOCALiQ's portfolio of digital marketing and print advertising solutions in a clear and compelling manner., • Handle objections confidently and negotiate effectively to secure new business opportunities., • Work closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless onboarding process and successful campaign delivery., • Maintain accurate records of activity, opportunities and pipeline progression within CRM systems., • Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity and developments within LOCALiQ's product portfolio., • Represent LOCALiQ and our trusted regional news brands with professionalism, credibility and enthusiasm., • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage business owners and decision-makers over the phone., • Experience in outbound sales, telesales, lead generation or customer-facing roles would be advantageous., • Confident making high volumes of outbound calls and generating opportunities through proactive prospecting., • Ability to identify customer needs and provide consultative, solution-led recommendations., • A resilient and target-driven mindset with a passion for achieving and exceeding goals., • Strong objection-handling, negotiation and closing skills., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities effectively., • A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and building long-term client relationships., • Comfortable working in a fast-paced sales environment with measurable targets and KPIs., • Previous B2B sales experience is advantageous but not essential., • An understanding of digital marketing, media sales, advertising, SEO, PPC, websites or social media advertising would be beneficial but full training will be provided. Competent IT skills and confidence using CRM systems, Microsoft Office and digital communication tools. A positive attitude, strong work ethic and genuine desire to learn and develop within a successful sales career. Ability to commute to our Basildon office on a daily basis. • 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Semrush is a brand visibility platform, empowering marketers to command their online presence and create measurable impact. We unify SEO authority and AI visibility, so brands are found, cited, and chosen everywhere search happens. That's how Semrush gained the trust of over 28 million users—from scaling startups to Fortune 500 companies. Some highlights of our success: $470M+ Annual Recurring Revenue with AI products surpassing $38M+ Dollar-based net revenue retention of 104%, as of December 31, 2025 Large deals growing 74% YoY Semrush named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Search Engine Optimization Solutions, Q3 2025 Exceptional demand for the Enterprise platform, with deals with global giants like JP Morgan, LG, Samsung, TikTok, and others Shared ambition makes a bigger impact. That's why at Semrush, progress is a partnership: You push us forward, we push you further—and we all move as one. Are you ready to be part of this journey? About the opportunity The Sales team is at the forefront of empowering businesses to achieve online visibility and digital marketing success. Through our selling approach and world-class enablement programs, we equip our team with the tools, resources, and training. This is how we keep delivering meaningful results for our customers. Joining the Sales team also means: Fast forward and continuous career growth: the highest rate of promotions within the organization A team spread across 40+ locations around the globe Offline and online bootcamps as part of our onboarding process President's club—an opportunity to celebrate exceptional results and reward top performers in high-class vacation destination Quota attainment has been recognized as higher than market average, according to RepVue Uncapped commissions About your future tasks About Semrush Consulting Services Semrush Consulting Services is a team of digital strategy consultants, technical experts, and engagement managers who partner with enterprise customers to accelerate platform adoption and unlock measurable value across SEO and GEO, content strategy, competitive intelligence, and broader digital marketing ecosystems. We deliver high-impact onboarding, advisory, implementation, and enablement services across the customer lifecycle. Our team works alongside some of the world's most sophisticated marketing organizations to design scalable operating models, optimize workflows, and build sustainable digital growth systems that drive long-term business impact. Role Overview The Digital Strategy Consultant serves as a trusted advisor to enterprise customers, partnering with them to design and execute transformational SEO and GEO strategies that drive measurable business outcomes. This role leads structured discovery, develops multi-quarter strategic roadmaps, and guides customers in building scalable operating models that embed SEO and GEO into their broader digital marketing ecosystem. The Digital Strategy Consultant works cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Success, and Product to ensure strategic alignment, accelerate time-to-value, and support long-term customer growth within the Enterprise segment. Tasks in the role Strategic Advisory, Discovery & Roadmapping: Serve as a strategic advisor to enterprise customers by leading structured discovery engagements to assess SEO and GEO maturity, operating models, workflows, and organizational readiness. Conduct in-depth opportunity analysis and competitive benchmarking, synthesizing complex insights into executive-ready recommendations. Translate findings into phased, multi-quarter SEO and GEO roadmaps aligned to measurable business outcomes, clearly defining priorities, milestones, and success criteria. Governance, Adoption & Operating Model Transformation: Design scalable SEO and GEO governance frameworks and operating models that enable long-term adoption and cross-functional alignment. Establish scalable standards for workflows, accountability, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration across Marketing, Product, Engineering, and Content teams. Guide customers through change initiatives, stakeholder alignment, and rollout sequencing while diagnosing inefficiencies and recommending process optimizations that increase operational efficiency and reduce friction. Executive Facilitation & Program Leadership: Lead structured workshops, prioritization sessions, and executive briefings to define outcomes and align stakeholders throughout the customer lifecycle, ensuring strategic alignment and long-term value realization.. Track performance against milestones and KPIs, proactively identify risks and implementation blockers, and recommend course corrections as business priorities evolve. Lifecycle Strategy & Growth Alignment: Partner closely with Sales, Customer Success Managers, and Product teams to ensure strategic continuity throughout the customer lifecycle. Identify opportunities for expanded engagement and deeper alignment between customer goals and Semrush capabilities. Act as the voice of the customer by surfacing insights, risks, and product enhancement opportunities that support enterprise digital transformation. Internal Strategy & Methodology Contribution: Contribute to the evolution of internal playbooks, consulting frameworks, and delivery methodologies that increase leverage and consistency across Strategic Services. Share patterns, insights, and best practices to continuously elevate enterprise strategy delivery. About you 8+ years of experience in digital strategy, SEO and GEO consulting, change management, enterprise advisory, or related roles within SaaS or MarTech environments Proven experience leading structured discovery engagements and translating insights into actionable, executive-level strategic roadmaps Demonstrated ability to design scalable operating models, governance frameworks, and cross-functional workflows Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving strategic alignment at the Director and VP level. Strong expertise in SEO and GEO strategy, competitive analysis, and performance measurement with the ability to clearly connect strategic initiatives to commercial outcomes. Exceptional facilitation, stakeholder-management, and executive communication skills Ability to identify risks early, manage ambiguity, and re-prioritize initiatives in dynamic enterprise environments Experience working cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, Engineering, and Executive stakeholders Comfortable managing multiple strategic engagements simultaneously while maintaining high-quality outcomes Not required, but a plus Experience with enterprise-level SEO and GEO and digital marketing platforms such as Semrush, BrightEdge, Conductor, Botify, SimilarWeb, or others Familiarity with AI-driven search trends, content strategy frameworks, and advanced analytics integrations Background in digital marketing consultancy or professional services environments The annual Total Cash Compensation range for this position is $131,000 to $190,000. Compensation ranges for the same role in other countries may differ based on local market conditions, compensation philosophy, and regulatory requirements. International Locations Compensation ranges for this role outside of the United States may differ and will be determined based on local market benchmarks, compensation practices, and applicable regulations. About the perks • Strong product-market fit recognized by RepVue, • High earning potential with clear quota attainment visibility, • Life insurance, • Low cost medical, dental, and vision plans, • Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, • Dependent Care Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, • Health Savings Account, • Short-term and long-term Disability, • Employee Assistance Program, • Employee Resource Groups, • Paid parental leave, • Relief Fund, • Travel coverage A little more about the company Semrush is the leading brand visibility platform, empowering marketers to command their online presence and create measurable impact. Built on the industry's most expansive proprietary dataset, Semrush delivers AI-driven insights across GEO, SEO, Agentic Search Optimization, content marketing, paid media, and social strategy. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Boston, MA with a global presence across North America, Europe and Asia. We've built something people are proud to be part of. And the awards agree: Great Place to Work, DEI Workplace, Diversity Champion Award, International Inclusion Award, Most Women Friendly Employers, Best Place for Working Parents. All thanks to 1700+ employees who build the company every day. About our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitments Semrush is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging in the workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or medical condition including medical characteristics, genetic identity, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. We don't just lead the market—we are busy creating a world where Semrush is an unfair advantage for every marketer. Join us! 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Salary up to 35,000 per annum depending on experience plus uncapped commission Location: Essex Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm | Friday 8:30am-3:30pm 25 days plus bank holidays, rising by 1 day per year up to 30 days plus bank holidays We are a national recruitment business with an established presence across the UK, and we are now looking to expand our branch in Essex. We are proud of our friendly, close-knit, family-feel environment, where everyone supports each other, celebrates success and has the opportunity to build a rewarding career. As part of our continued growth, we’re looking for an enthusiastic Recruitment Consultant to join our expanding Temporary Trades & Labour division working under our Russell Taylor brand. We believe recruitment is about people. You will spend plenty of time building relationships face-to-face with clients and candidates, rather than being behind a desk all day. You will play a key role in supplying skilled trades and labour staff to construction projects across the region. • Recruiting and placing temporary trades and labour operatives across a variety of construction sites., • Building strong relationships with existing clients while developing new business opportunities., • Visiting client sites to understand their workforce requirements and strengthen partnerships., • Sourcing candidates through job boards, social media, networking, referrals and your own candidate database., • Interviewing, registering and screening candidates, ensuring compliance and right-to-work documentation is completed., • Managing bookings, shift cover and last-minute requirements in a fast-paced environment., • Matching the right candidates to the right roles while providing excellent support throughout the assignment., • Maintaining accurate records using CRM and recruitment systems., • Keeping up to date with market trends and identifying opportunities to grow your desk., • Helping contribute to the continued growth and success of our expanding Essex branch., • Previous recruitment experience, ideally within Construction Trades & Labour or another fast-paced temporary recruitment sector., • A confident communicator who enjoys building lasting relationships with clients and candidates., • A proactive attitude with the drive to develop new business and grow your desk., • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously., • Comfortable using social media and recruitment technology to source candidates., • A resilient, positive approach and the ability to thrive under pressure., • Full UK driving licence preferred, but not essential., • Right to work in the UK., • Basic salary up to £35,000.00 per year, depending on experience., • Uncapped earning potential with a competitive commission structure., • Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday: 8:30am-3:30pm., • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays., • Friendly, supportive, family-feel team., • The opportunity to be part of a national recruitment business with an exciting expansion strategy., • The chance to play a key role in developing and growing our Essex branch., • Office just a 5-minute walk from the train station., • A fast-paced, rewarding environment where no two days are the same. #J-18808-Ljbffr