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Manager, Sales

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Manager, Sales

Lakewood, NJ

Join LocaliQ as a Sales Manager - Help Local Businesses Thrive

LocaliQ, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is the smarter way for local businesses to connect with their communities. With insights from 125 million consumers and millions of local leads delivered each year, we simplify marketing so our clients can grow with confidence. Our expert team delivers end-to-end service using proven local marketing strategies across the country.

Our values-Community, Progress through Passion, Action with Purpose, and Belief in People-guide everything we do. If these resonate with you, we'd love to welcome you to the LocaliQ family.

About the Role

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We're looking for a strategic and hands-on Sales Manager to lead a high-performing team focused on delivering impactful media solutions. You'll drive growth by developing sales strategies across digital marketing solutions, mobile, niche publications, and our core newspaper. You'll also inspire your team and our clients as we continue to evolve as a modern media company.

What We Offer at LocaliQ

We're proud to provide a full suite of marketing solutions designed to help local businesses grow and thrive. Our offerings include:

  • Establishing a Strong Digital Presence: Website development, SEO, local listings, reputation management, and social media support.
  • Driving Awareness and Leads: Search engine marketing, social media advertising, display, video, and mobile campaigns.
  • Engaging Audiences: Branded content solutions and social media marketing to build meaningful connections.
  • Managing Leads and Customers: Tools for lead alerts, customer engagement, and tracking.
  • Delivering Insights: Reporting dashboards, mobile tools, and analytics to show what's working.
  • Exploring Innovation: Cutting-edge technologies like virtual and augmented reality.

What You'll Do

  • Coach and lead your team to exceed revenue goals
  • Recruit, develop, and promote top talent
  • Grow our customer base by targeting, acquiring, and retaining clients
  • Represent LocaliQ through networking and community involvement
  • Ensure consistent use of our sales process and CRM (Salesforce)
  • Foster long-term, consultative client relationships
  • Build and execute go-to-market strategies with your team
  • Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to improve performance
  • Lead weekly sales meetings to share wins, training, and best practices
  • Recommend training opportunities for continuous development

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of proven success leading sales teams in a goal-driven environment
  • Strong coaching and leadership skills
  • Passion for digital and social media, with a quick learning curve
  • Experience in digital advertising/marketing is a big plus
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and analytical abilities, including CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Must live in New Jersey

Why You'll Love It Here

We offer a fun, flexible, and energized workplace with:

  • Competitive compensation and uncapped incentives
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(K) with company match
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • A passionate team that celebrates wins together

The annualized base salary for this role will range between $80,000 and $90,000 + Commission plan. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.

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Client-provided location(s): New Jersey, USA
Job ID: utn-83388
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program