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Advertising Sales Executive

Advertising Sales Executive

Newsquest Media GroupStroud, Gloucestershire, GB
5 days ago
Salary
£27,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Description

We are looking for an ambitious and personable Advertising Sales Consultant to join our team, representing our Gloucestershire and North Bristol titles . This full-time, permanent role combines field sales, new business acquisition and account management, focusing on developing client relationships across the footprint of print and digital titles.

As part of this role, you’ll spend time visiting clients, so familiarity with the area, a valid driving license, and a passion for supporting local businesses are essential.

Working Pattern : Monday – Friday, office hours, hybrid role with two days a week in the Worcester office

Key Responsibilities

  • Cultivate and strengthen relationships with clients across Gloucestershire and surrounding areas, particularly in Stroud, North Bristol, and The Cotswolds.
  • Drive advertising sales for the portfolio of local news brands.
  • Conduct face-to-face meetings with clients to understand their needs and propose tailored advertising solutions.
  • Proactively seek new business opportunities through outreach and networking.
  • Collaborate closely with editorial and marketing teams to deliver impactful campaigns.
  • Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations.
  • Meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs.
  • Keep accurate records of sales activities and client interactions.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Proven track record in advertising sales.
  • Strong business development skills with the ability to identify and pursue opportunities.
  • Excellent relationship-building and negotiation abilities.
  • Good local knowledge of the Midlands, particularly the key focus areas.
  • Valid driving license and willingness to travel.
  • Access to a vehicle for work
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

    • Benefits

  • Competitive salary plus uncapped commission (OTE £40,000).
  • Workplace pension.
  • Discounts and perks are available through the “Newsquest Benefits” platform.
  • 25 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
  • Comprehensive training and structured career progression.
  • Discounted gym memberships and Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Mental health support via Lifeworks.
  • Eye test vouchers and a £50 contribution toward glasses.
  • Annual volunteer day to support a charity of your choice.

    • 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.

    A name you can trust - we’ve been a part of your community for generations.

    LOCALiQ is the name for all that Newsquest Media Group does today, from trusted local newspapers and websites to digital marketing services that can help you reach new customers as you’ve never been able to before.

    LOCALiQ is the name that combines your trusted local news brand with digital marketing.

    It hasn’t replaced the name of your local Newsquest newspaper and its website, but it encompasses everything we can offer.

    Those services include online advertising and best-in-class digital marketing, backed by data gathered from our 1.5 million local campaigns and 45 million monthly users.

    Put our experts to work for you, and we believe you’re hiring the best marketing partner a business can have.