Business Development Executive

Newsquest; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Your birthday off

Pension plan

Gym membership

Cycle to Work

Eye care

Retail discounts

Volunteer day

Job summary

Newsquest Media Group’s LOCALiQ is hiring a Business Development Executive in Cheltenham. This field-based, consultative sales role focuses on new business across your region, meeting business owners and delivering advertising solutions in digital display and print.

You will visit clients, build relationships and meet ambitious targets while collaborating with internal teams to ensure campaigns run smoothly. A full UK driving licence and own vehicle are required for travel.

Qualifications

• Field-based, consultative sales role visiting clients in your territory.
• Must be based within or near the territory with a full UK driving licence.
• Own a vehicle for travel and client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business across your region using outbound methods.
• Work to clear financial targets and KPIs, driving revenue growth.
• Manage and grow existing client accounts with upsell opportunities.
• Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline through the cycle.
• Build long-term relationships and provide expert client advice.
• Collaborate with internal teams for smooth onboarding and delivery.
• Stay informed on industry trends and LOCALiQ product suite.
• Represent LOCALiQ professionally as a regional ambassador.

Skills

B2B sales

Cold calling

New business

Account growth

Customer service

Multimedia ads

Consultative selling

UK driving licence

Territory travel

Job description

Business Development Executive

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

Department: Sales and Commercial

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cheltenham

Reporting To: Dale Godliman

Compensation: £28,000 - £30,000 / year

Description

Advance your sales career with LOCALiQ

Ready to take your sales career to the next level? Join LOCALiQ, part of Newsquest Media Group, as a New Business Executive and become a key player in helping local businesses grow through powerful, results-driven advertising solutions

This is a field-based, consultative sales role where you’ll be booking meetings in your territory, working with business owners and decision-makers face-to-face. You’ll represent some of the region’s most trusted local news brands and offer a cutting-edge mix of digital display and print products, tailored to each client’s goals. From first contact to closing the deals, you’ll be building strong relationships and delivering solutions that make a real impact.

This is not a desk job. You’ll be on the move, visiting clients in their working environments, gaining real insight into their businesses, and showing them how LOCALiQ can help them thrive. To succeed in this role, you must be based within or near the territory, hold a full UK driving licence, and have access to your own vehicle for work-related travel. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday during office hours.

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 a trusted ambassador for our regional news brands

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven track record in B2B sales – You’ve successfully sold to businesses before and understand how to navigate commercial conversations with confidence and credibility.
• Experienced in outbound cold calling – You’re not afraid to pick up the phone and spark new opportunities, even when starting from scratch.
• Confident in securing new business over the phone – You know how to build rapport quickly, handle objections, and close deals remotely.
• Skilled at growing existing client accounts – You don’t just maintain relationships, you deepen them, spotting opportunities to add value and increase spend.
• Delivers exceptional customer service – You go above and beyond to ensure clients feel supported, understood, and valued at every stage of the journey.
• Understanding of multimedia advertising (advantageous) – You’re familiar with digital and print advertising formats and how they can work together to drive results.
• Consultative, client‑focused approach to selling – You listen first, ask the right questions, and tailor your recommendations to meet each client’s unique needs.
• Able to commute to the office – You’re within reach of the office and happy to be part of a collaborative, hybrid team environment.
• Owns a vehicle suitable for business use – You’re equipped to travel across your territory and meet clients wherever they are.
• Holds a full UK driving licence – Essential for the field‑based nature of the role.

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 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.