Advertising Sales Executive

Newsquest Media Group; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic media company as an Advertising Sales Executive, where you'll leverage your sales expertise to build lasting client relationships and drive business growth. This role offers a competitive salary with uncapped commission potential, comprehensive training, and a supportive team environment. Embrace the opportunity to work in a vibrant office, engage with local businesses, and contribute to impactful advertising solutions. If you're motivated, results-driven, and ready to make a difference in the community, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary plus uncapped commission

Workplace pension

Discounts and perks via Newsquest Benefits

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Comprehensive training and career progression

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle to Work scheme

Mental health support

Eye test vouchers

Annual volunteer day

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales with a hunter mentality.
• Strong objection handling and closing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting and converting cold leads into new business.
• Building a strong pipeline and consistently closing deals.

Skills

B2B Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Objection Handling

Self-Motivation

Customer Service Background

Job description

Job Description

Advertising Sales Executive

Application Deadline: 30 May 2025

Department: Sales and Commercial

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Swindon

Reporting To: Sales Manager

Compensation: £25,000 - £32,000 / year

Description
B2B Media Sales Consultant
Salary £25,000 + uncapped commission (OTE £32,000)

Are you a confident sales professional with a passion for winning new business and building long-term client relationships?

We’re looking for a driven and results-focused telesales professional to join our team, helping local SME businesses grow through targeted advertising solutions. Your role will be to identify opportunities, open doors, and secure new advertising partnerships that deliver real results for your clients. You will work from the office in Swindon, with the existing team who can support you in your media journey.
No previous media experience is required for the job, but a background in sales or customer service is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospecting and converting cold leads into new business
• Re-engaging lapsed clients and nurturing warm opportunities
• Introducing businesses to our full range of marketing and advertising solutions
• Building a strong pipeline and consistently closing deals
• Hitting and exceeding sales targets with uncapped commission potential

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience in B2B sales with a hunter mentality
• Confident communicator with strong objection handling and closing skills
• Highly self-motivated and comfortable with cold outreach
• Able to manage and prioritise opportunities across a defined territory
• Commercially aware and results-focused
• We will also consider candidates from a strong customer service background who can demonstrate the right attitude, communication skills, and the drive to succeed in a sales environment

Benefits and D&I Statement

• Competitive salary plus uncapped commission (OTE £32,000).
• Workplace pension.
• Discounts and perks are available through the “Newsquest Benefits” platform.
• 25 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Comprehensive training and structured career progression.
• Discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
• Mental health support via Lifeworks.
• Eye test vouchers and a £50 contribution toward glasses.
• Annual volunteer day to support a charity of your choice.

Newsquest Media Group/LOCALiQ is an equal opportunity 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 Newsquest Media Group

We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust. Our sales teams provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions.

We are one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK and have a portfolio of more than 250+ local news brands and magazines online and in print. With an online audience of 41 million users a month and 7 million readers a week in print, our content is read by a substantial proportion of the UK population.

In addition to our local news brands, we own a number of digital pure play and specialist media businesses such as s1jobs and s1homes, Exchange & Mart, and Newsquest Specialist Media. We also own LOCALiQ, an award-winning digital marketing agency that specialises in driving more leads, increasing online growth and generating return on marketing investment on behalf of thousands of UK SMBs.