Who are we?
At Localsearch, we’ve been empowering Australian businesses with top-tier digital marketing solutions since 1993. Today, we stand as one of the largest digital marketing powerhouses in Australia, helping over 300,000 businesses grow online.
What will you do?
As our Business Development Manager, you’ll be a key growth driver for Localsearch in Adelaide - identifying, pursuing and securing new business opportunities within your assigned regional market, backed and supported by our Head Office Teams based in Robina on the Gold Coast. You’ll act as a trusted adviser to local and regional businesses, helping them harness the power of digital marketing while establishing Localsearch’s presence in a brand new territory.
- Identify, prospect and develop new business opportunities within your regional market, with a focus on small-to-medium businesses seeking digital marketing solutions.
- Develop and execute a regional market entry strategy, including industry mapping, competitor analysis and target client segmentation.
- Build and manage a robust sales pipeline, consistently achieving and exceeding your individual revenue targets and KPIs.
- Conduct face-to-face and virtual client meetings to present tailored digital marketing solutions, including SEO, SEM, social media advertising, website development and listings management.
- Build strong relationships with business owners, operators and key decision-makers, positioning Localsearch as the go-to digital partner in your region.
- Represent Localsearch at local networking events, industry associations and business expos to raise brand awareness and generate leads.
Who are you & what will you bring?
We’re looking for a driven, self-motivated sales professional who thrives on building something from the ground up and loves the challenge of a new market.
Required:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a field-based B2B sales role, with a demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
- Proven ability to independently develop a new market or territory from the ground up - prospecting, pitching and closing.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels of a business.
- Current driver’s licence, with the flexibility for regular travel within your regional territory.
Nice to have:
- Experience in digital marketing, media, advertising or technology sales.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field.
- Proficiency with CRM platforms (Salesforce or similar) and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools.
Why it’s great to work with us!
- Fun & supportive culture - we celebrate wins, support each other, and challenge complacency.
- Access to the latest tools & training - stay ahead in the fast-moving world of digital marketing.
- Flexible work-life balance - we know life happens, and we support balance.
- Career growth & mentorship - access our internal mentoring program and upskilling opportunities.
- We offer a comprehensive program supporting mental, financial and physical wellness, including free access to an onsite exercise physiologist.
- Employee perks! Paid parental leave, free parking, gym discounts, 24/7 retail discounts and cashback offers, and special rewards for birthdays and tenure.
- We celebrate success BIG! Annual company-wide conference, recognition programs, and team events to reward high performers.
APPLY NOW!
At Localsearch we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people based on merit, competence, and performance. Our goal is to represent, at all job levels, the clients we serve
Pay: $85,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Business Development Manager: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
