Advertising Sales Consultant

NEWSQUEST MEDIA GROUP; Ardrossan; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media group in the UK is seeking an Advertising Sales Consultant to join their team. This position involves building relationships with clients, exceeding targets, and utilizing a consultative sales approach to drive business growth. The role offers a competitive salary of £28,000 annually and is hybrid in nature, supporting both remote and office work.

Benefits

Competitive Salary plus Commission Scheme

Contributory Pension

25 days paid holiday, statutory bank holidays

Discounted Gym membership

Mental Health Support via Lifeworks

Structured career progression

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales experience in digital marketing or advertising is preferred.
• Ability to exceed revenue targets through creative sales strategies.

Responsibilities

• Own your sales territory and hunt down new business opportunities.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to deliver tailored campaigns.

Skills

Proven B2B sales experience, ideally in digital marketing or advertising

Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

Deep understanding of the full sales cycle

Ability to juggle multiple priorities and stay focused under pressure

Self-driven, results-focused mindset with a passion for client success

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Advertising Sales Consultant

Application Deadline: 1 December 2025

Department: Sales and Commercial

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Ardrossan

Compensation: £28,000 / year

Description

Advertising Sales Executive – LOCALiQ (Hybrid)

Location: Greenock (Hybrid – office, client visits & home working)

Company: LOCALiQ | Part of Newsquest Media Group

Contract: Full-time

LOCALiQ is a leading digital marketing partner, helping businesses across Scotland grow with data-driven campaigns and innovative advertising solutions. As part of Newsquest Media Group, we leverage trusted titles like The Greenock Telegraph, The Herald and The Times to connect brands with audiences that matter.

We’re growing our advertising sales team and are seeking a driven, confident, and ambitious sales professional to join us. Someone who loves building relationships, hitting targets, and making an impact.

As an Advertising Sales Executive, you’ll be the face of LOCALiQ in your territory. You will be on patch in the Ayrshire and/or Inverclyde region 2 days per week, and working from home the rest of the week. You will assist in helping local and national clients across Scotland grow their businesses. You’ll combine your sales expertise with a consultative approach, turning opportunities into results.

Key Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

• Own your sales territory and hunt down new business opportunities.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients.
• Exceed revenue targets through smart, creative sales strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to deliver tailored campaigns.
• Stay ahead of digital trends and champion LOCALiQ’s growing suite of solutions.
• Keep learning and improving to stay at the top of your game.

You’re motivated, confident, and thrive on winning business. You know how to talk to decision-makers and create campaigns that deliver measurable results.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You bring:

• Proven B2B sales experience, ideally in digital marketing or advertising.
• Deep understanding of the full sales cycle.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and stay focused under pressure.
• A self-driven, results-focused mindset with a passion for client success.
• Holds a full UK driving licence – Essential for the field-based nature of the role.

Benefits and D&I Statement

We reward our employees and support flexible, balanced working. Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary plus Commission Scheme
• Contributory Pension
• Perks & Discounts with numerous retailers and organisations
• 25 days paid holiday, statutory bank holidays
• An extra day off on your birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
• Discount Vouchers
• Discounted Gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Mental Health Support via Lifeworks
• Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses.
• Annual Volunteer - Charity Day
• Staff referral scheme
• Opportunities for team building and training days

Newsquest Media Group 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.

About LOCALiQ

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.