Newsquest Media Group

Digital Sales Executive

Newsquest Media Group
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeSwindon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £30,000 - £34,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in business-to-business (B2B) sales with a consultative approach, focusing on digital marketing solutions and exceptional customer service. Proven ability to generate leads, manage accounts, and exceed performance metrics while fostering strong client relationships.

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B2B Sales ExperienceDigital Marketing ProductsLead GenerationCustomer Relationship ManagementConsultative Sales Approach

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive business-to-business sales through telephone, video, and face-to-face meetings with prospective clients across the territory
  • Identify customer needs through questioning and discovery, then recommend suitable digital solutions
  • Research clients’ businesses or industry verticals to create tailored proposals
  • Maximise marketing spend by sourcing new and lapsed business opportunities
  • Manage accounts and maintain strong customer relationships and excellent service
  • Grow the customer base through territory planning and competitor awareness
  • Pursue opportunities from inbound leads, referrals, and self-sourced prospects
  • Meet and exceed KPIs including call volumes, meaningful conversations, booked meetings, and timely follow-ups
  • Work with SMEs to improve their online presence through paid social, digital display, video, and website products
  • Report to Laura Francis

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience in business-to-business (B2B) sales, ideally within a consultative or solution-based environment
  • Solid understanding of digital marketing products, such as paid social, digital display, video, and websites
  • Demonstrated success in outbound cold calling and lead generation
  • Confident and persuasive in securing new business over the phone and through virtual or in-person meetings
  • Ability to grow and nurture existing client accounts, driving long-term value and retention
  • Committed to delivering exceptional customer service with a proactive and responsive approach
  • Knowledge of multimedia advertising is advantageous but not essential
  • A consultative, client-focused approach to sales, with strong listening and problem-solving skills
  • Passionate about local media and motivated by helping businesses succeed
  • Able to commute to the office and travel within the territory for client meetings
  • Access to a vehicle for business use
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Live within or near the designated territory

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary + uncapped commission £45,000-£50,000 OTE
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
  • Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
  • Structured career progression & ongoing training
  • Pension plan
  • Employee Helpline counselling and advice
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care
  • Retail discounts
  • Team building days & annual volunteer charity day
  • Equal opportunities employer and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process

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Hard Skills
Outbound Cold CallingLead GenerationDigital Display AdvertisingPaid Social AdvertisingVideo MarketingWebsite SolutionsKPI AchievementTerritory PlanningProposal CreationAccount Management
Soft Skills
Strong Listening SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsPersuasive CommunicationProactive Customer ServiceRelationship Building
Certifications & Qualifications
Full UK Driving Licence
Industry Keywords
Consultative SalesMultimedia AdvertisingClient-Focused ApproachCustomer RetentionTerritory Management