Business Development Executive

Newsquest; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Holiday buy scheme

Pension plan

Employee Helpline

Perks & discounts

Team building days

Volunteer charity day

Gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care

Retail discounts

Job summary

Newsquest Media Group, owner of LOCALiQ, is hiring a Business Development Executive in Bournemouth. You will drive new business, meet decision-makers, and close deals across digital and print advertising solutions.

You’ll manage a full sales cycle, develop a strong pipeline, and pursue career growth with uncapped commission and a clear progression path. Must have a full UK driving licence and own vehicle for travel.

Qualifications

• Sales and B2B experience is advantageous.
• Based in or near the territory with access to a vehicle.
• Comfortable meeting business owners and decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business across your region.
• Work to clear financial targets and KPIs.
• Manage and grow existing client accounts.
• Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline.
• Build long-term relationships and provide ongoing support.
• Collaborate with internal teams for onboarding and delivery.

Skills

Sales and new business

Prospecting

Target-driven

Relationship building

Resilience

Self-motivation

Coachable

Communication skills

Own vehicle

UK driving licence

Job description

Business Development Executive

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026

Department: Sales and Commercial

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bournemouth

Reporting To: Damon Cousins

Compensation: £30,000 - £35,000 / year

Description

Looking for a sales role with real earning potential and long-term career growth? Join LOCALiQ, part of Newsquest Media Group, as a Business Development Executive and help local businesses grow through powerful digital and advertising solutions.

With a salary of up to £35,000, uncapped commission (OTE 45K in Y1) and genuine progression opportunities, this is a role where your hard work and success are recognised and rewarded.

Working across your territory, you'll meet business owners and decision-makers face-to-face, building relationships and introducing a range of market-leading digital and print advertising solutions. From generating opportunities through to closing deals, you'll manage the full sales cycle and play a key role in helping businesses achieve their goals.

We're looking for a driven and ambitious sales professional who enjoys meeting new people, building relationships and creating new business opportunities. You'll bring energy, resilience and a proactive approach, along with previous B2B sales experience and a desire to succeed.

To succeed in this role, you'll need to be based within or near the territory, hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle for work-related travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business by proactively reaching out to potential clients across your region using cold calling and outbound sales techniques.
• Work to clear financial targets and KPIs, consistently striving to exceed monthly revenue goals and performance benchmarks
• Manage and grow existing client accounts, providing ongoing support, identifying upsell opportunities, and increasing client spend through strategic recommendations
• Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline, using a consultative approach to move prospects through the sales cycle
• Build long-term relationships with clients by providing expert advice, excellent service, and ongoing support
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and campaign delivery for new clients
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activity, and LOCALiQ’s evolving product suite to maintain a competitive edge
• Represent LOCALiQ with professionalism and credibility, acting as trusted ambassador for our regional news brands

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A passion for sales and new business development.
• Confident speaking with business owners and decision-makers.
• Driven by targets, results and career progression.
• Resilient, determined and able to bounce back from setbacks.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with plenty of energy and enthusiasm.
• Coachable, eager to learn and open to feedback.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Previous sales or customer-facing experience would be advantageous.
• Own vehicle suitable for business use.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits and D&I Statement

• Competitive salary + uncapped commission
• 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
• Perks & discounts including:
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care
  • Retail discounts
• Team building days & annual volunteer charity day

Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassign..., pregnancy & 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.