Digital Marketing Sales Executive

**Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE**: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.

Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies UpCurve, Inc. and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.

LOCALiQ is hiring for a DIGITAL MARKETING SALES CONSULTANT in the Toronto, Canada market.

At LOCALiQ we offer a total digital marketing system for local businesses, comprised of web presence solutions digital advertising solutions. Our mission is to help local businesses around the world get more customers. We believe in working hard to deliver results for our clients - and having fun while we build meaningful relationships with everyone around us. That is why we are one of the first digital marketing companies to achieve the Local Search Association (LSA) Certification and have been named a Facebook Marketing Partner, a select group of companies recognized for their ability to drive exceptional advertising and marketing results from Facebook. Bring your talent and we'll equip you with exceptional sales tools, technology and world class products. With our 6-week training program and 90-day onboarding plan you will have the tools and skills to succeed in your new role

A bit about us
LOCALiQ is a refreshingly agile, vibrant, and fast-paced100% digital marketing company focused on small and medium sized business. We attract and bring together like-minded talented, passionate, and ambitious people who like to collaborate, have fun, and learn together. We keep it 'real' and will encourage you to think 'outside the box' and do what's right for our customers.
Helping local businesses grow through online marketing is our mission, and our people know they're here for a good cause, bringing this to life every day by providing exceptional solutions and services to partner with SMBs. Our client first approach coupled with a genuine desire to understand our clients' needs, expectations, and goals is the driving force behind who we are, what we do, how and why we do it.

As a Digital Marketing Sales Consultant, you’ll have an opportunity to sell a broad set of solutions from our extensive market-leading portfolio such as SEM, SEO, Social Media, YouTube, OTT/CTV, Targeted Display, Websites, Live chat and much more.

What we're looking for...
- A sales professional with 5 or more years of digital marketing sales experience who builds trust and likes to share in your clients' success
- Experienced B2B hunter with digital/advertising sales experience and local market connections
- Well-crafted sales process/methodology
- Outstanding communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
- No fear approach to new business development through cold-calling and networking and a successful track record to back it up
- Proven ability to build rapport and develop strong business relationships
- Ethical with a high level of personal integrity and initiative
- Digital marketing knowledge and experience in key marketing solutions such as Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Reputation Management, Streaming or Programmatic and OTT and more.

What's in it for you
- Competitive salary coupled with uncapped residual commissions and quarterly bonuses
- Fast paced industry that keeps it exciting
- Award winning products and service that give you confidence you can deliver for our client
- A great work environment that allows you to build your own schedule
- Monthly business expenses

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee.

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