Sales Executive

Sales Executive

Application Deadline : 1 January 2026

Department : Sales and Commercial

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : Remote / UK

Reporting To : Sales Manager

Compensation : £23,000 - £25,000 / year

Description

LOCALiQ, part of the Newsquest Media Group, stands as a premier digital media and advertising agency. Our mission is to continually enrich our newsrooms and commercial teams across the UK with innovative talent. We are currently seeking exceptional sales professionals to join our dynamic team and engage with local audiences in our various hubs. This role requires regular office working and outbound sales by telephone so you must be able to commute daily.

Our hubs are strategically located in Glasgow, Dunfermline, Enniskillen, Cumbria, Darlington, Warrington, Worcester, Newport, Haverfordwest, Swindon, Basildon, Bournemouth, Southampton, Norwich, North and South London, Devon and Cornwall.

As a sales role, we expect our consultants to meet revenue targets and KPIs. In return, we offer a highly competitive uncapped bonus scheme, with no limit on your earning potential. On average, new recruits can anticipate earning £6,000 in bonus payments in their first year, with significant potential for year-on-year growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Outbound Sales & Lead Generation – Proactively reach out to potential clients via telephone, identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Account Management – Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients, ensuring long-term partnerships.
• Consultative Selling – Conduct client meetings over the phone to understand business needs and recommend tailored digital advertising solutions.
• Revenue & KPI Achievement – Consistently meet or exceed sales targets and performance metrics.
• Cold Calling & Prospecting – Confidently engage with businesses to introduce LOCALiQ’s advertising solutions and secure new sales.
• Market Research & Business Development – Identify industry trends and potential opportunities to grow the client base.
• Customer Service & Retention – Provide exceptional service, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Collaboration & Reporting – Work closely with internal teams and provide regular sales reports to track progress and performance.
• Office-Based Working – Commit to daily office attendance for team collaboration and sales activity.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Benefits

Newsquest Media Group / LOCALiQ 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.

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