Newsquest Media Group

Sales Executive

Newsquest Media Group
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeSwindon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £34,000 - £50,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in generating new business through proactive prospecting and lead generation, while building strong relationships with customers and decision-makers. Proficient in managing the sales process and maintaining an accurate sales pipeline to achieve individual and team sales targets.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Sales Process ManagementLead GenerationRelationship BuildingTarget-Driven MindsetConsultative Selling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Generate new business through proactive outbound prospecting and lead generation
  • Build relationships with business owners and key decision-makers
  • Understand customers’ commercial goals and identify suitable advertising and digital solutions
  • Manage the sales process from initial conversation through proposal and close
  • Develop and grow existing customer accounts while winning new business
  • Conduct sales conversations by telephone, virtually or face-to-face
  • Work toward individual sales targets and wider team objectives
  • Maintain an accurate sales pipeline
  • Build long-term customer relationships through a consultative, commercially focused approach
  • Stay current on LOCALiQ digital advertising solutions and the local business market
  • Work with local businesses to help them reach new customers through advertising and digital marketing solutions
  • Depending on the role, work remotely from home, at the Swindon hub, with customer meetings across the region, or office-based in Swindon
  • Report to the Sales Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Previous experience in sales, business development, account management or another commercially focused role
  • Confidence speaking with customers and decision-makers, whether over the phone or face-to-face
  • A proactive approach to generating new business and developing sales opportunities
  • Strong communication, questioning and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to understand a customer’s needs and recommend appropriate solutions
  • Target-driven mindset with motivation to achieve results
  • Resilience, self-motivation and confidence in a fast-paced sales environment
  • Good organisation and ability to manage multiple customers and opportunities
  • For digital and field-based roles, a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for work-related travel is essential
  • No prior media or digital advertising experience required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary + uncapped commission OTE £34,000 - £50,000 DOE
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
  • Holiday buy scheme
  • 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 with applicant adjustments considered as part of the recruitment process

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Hard Skills
SalesBusiness DevelopmentAccount ManagementDigital Marketing SolutionsSales Pipeline Management
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationConfidence in Customer InteractionsProactive ApproachResilienceGood Organisation
Tools & Technologies
LOCALiQ Digital Advertising Solutions
Certifications & Qualifications
Full UK Driving Licence
Industry Keywords
Commercial GoalsCustomer RelationshipsConsultative ApproachFast-Paced Sales Environment