What's On In Croydon

Sell High-Visibility Online Advertising for a Fast-Growing Global Brand

What's On In Croydon

Location: London / Republic of Ireland

Target Markets: Beauty & Wellness, Business Services, Finance & Insurance, Food & Drink, HRC, Hotel, Restaurant, Cafe, Marketing & Advertising, Sport / Outdoor, Other

Benefits: Working with a well-established company | Excellent commission terms | Recurring commission | Professional training and support | Sales and marketing support | Exclusive sales areas | Freedom & flexibility

Terms: A regular review to ensure you have the best opportunity to develop.

Deal Size: Flexible £20 to £600

Sales Type: Digital sales (email, social media, online messaging) / Telesales

A Global Brand Built on Local Advertising

What’s On In Croydon is part of the What’s On In Group, an online advertising network rolling out domain-based advertising websites across the globe. From Asia to the USA, Europe to the Pacific Rim, the group is building a presence in local markets worldwide.

With online advertising worth £83 million across the UK and Ireland alone, and $89 billion globally, the shift to digital is accelerating. The What’s On In platform is built to capitalise on that shift, placing local businesses in front of the customers actively searching for them via mobile, tablet, and desktop.

What’s On In Croydon is now recruiting self-employed sales professionals to drive advertiser acquisition across the CR postcode area.

Online Advertising That Puts Local Businesses on the Map

You will be selling online advertising packages through WhatsOnInCroydon.net, helping local businesses build a visible, searchable presence in their community.

The platform covers a wide range of categories, giving you a broad pool of prospects to approach:

– Sports clubs and activities
– Places to stay, eat, and drink
– Attractions and tourist destinations
– Beauty salons and spas
– Local services
– Business directories
– News and events listings
– Jobs and recruitment advertising

Each category can be developed and expanded, and there is significant scope to bring on businesses and listings not yet represented on the site.

Benefits

  • Strong Commission on Every Sale

    Earn 20% commission on all advertising sales you generate, paid weekly. The more advertisers you bring on board, the higher your income.

  • Your Clients, Your Ongoing Commission

    Every advertiser you sign stays on your books. Retain them and their monthly spend continues to generate commission for you.

  • Full Training Provided Before You Start

    What's On In provides comprehensive training before you go live, with ongoing support available whenever you need it.

  • Sales and marketing support

    What's On In provide free sales and marketing support.

  • An Exclusive Territory That Is Yours to Own

    The CR postcode area is your exclusive territory, giving you first-mover advantage across more than 20,000 local businesses with no internal competition.

  • Work Full Time or Part Time, on Your Terms

    Your working week is yours to structure. Hit your targets your way, whether you work full time or build this alongside other commitments.

Sell to Over 20,000 Businesses Across Croydon and the CR Postcode

Your territory covers the entire CR postcode area, home to over 20,125 businesses. This is a densely populated, commercially active region with strong demand across every sector the platform serves.

Target businesses include:

– Restaurants, bars, cafes, and hospitality venues
– Hotels, B&Bs, and short-stay accommodation
– Sports clubs, gyms, and leisure providers
– Beauty salons, spas, and wellness businesses
– Tourist attractions and entertainment venues
– Local tradespeople and service providers
– Retailers and professional services firms

With such a wide range of eligible advertisers across a single defined territory, the pipeline is substantial from day one.

 

What It Takes to Succeed in This Role

This opportunity suits a self-driven sales professional who is comfortable working independently, managing their own time, and delivering results on their own initiative. You will be contacting businesses across the CR postcode area by phone and digital channels, presenting the platform and converting prospects into paying advertisers.

You will thrive in this role if you:

– Are a confident self-starter who takes ownership of results
– Have proven B2B sales experience and strong phone sales skills
– Can communicate clearly with decision-makers at every level, from sole traders to CEOs
– Are motivated by commission and driven to hit and exceed targets
– Bring excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
– Have strong research skills and attention to detail
– Have access to a laptop

You will report directly to the MD and receive full training and support before you begin. Your working schedule is self-directed, built around hitting your sales targets. With over 20,000 businesses in the territory and a growing global brand behind you, the earning potential for the right person is considerable.