Inbound Sales Executive

Newsquest; Bournemouth; Vor Ort; GBP 14.000 - 18.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission

Holiday entitlement (pro rata)

Holiday buy scheme

Career progression

Pension plan

Employee helpline

Perks & discounts

Gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care

Retail discounts

Team days & volunteer day

Zusammenfassung

LOCALiQ, part of Newsquest Media Group, is seeking an Inbound Sales Executive in Bournemouth for a part-time role (22.5 hours/week). You will handle inbound enquiries from businesses, explain advertising options and convert leads into customers, with support for training and development.

You will be the first point of contact for advertisers, building rapport and guiding clients through digital and print solutions while aiming to meet sales targets and KPIs.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in sales, customer service, or account management is beneficial.
• Able to commute to Bournemouth and work 22.5 hours per week.
• Comfortable working toward targets and KPIs with good organisational skills.

Aufgaben

• Handle inbound calls and enquiries from businesses looking to advertise.
• Understand customer needs and recommend advertising solutions.
• Convert enquiries into sales opportunities and new customers.
• Follow up on warm leads and maintain customer relationships through sale.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a smooth customer experience.
• Represent LOCALiQ professionally delivering excellent customer service.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Phone sales

Customer focus

Sales experience

Positive attitude

Organisational skills

Target-driven

CRM experience

Media advertising experience

Commute to office

Jobbeschreibung

Inbound Sales Executive

Application Deadline: 31 October 2026

Department: Sales and Commercial

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Bournemouth

Compensation: £16,000 / year

Description

Join LOCALiQ and make an impact in local media.

Looking for a part-time role where you can put your communication skills to good use and earn commission on top of your basic salary?

LOCALiQ, part of Newsquest Media Group, is looking for a motivated and customer-focused Inbound Sales Advisor to join our team. You'll be the first point of contact for businesses interested in advertising with some of the region's most trusted local news brands, helping them find the right solutions to promote and grow their business.

This is a telephone-based role focused on handling inbound enquiries from businesses that have already shown an interest in our products and services. You'll take the time to understand their goals, explain the options available, and recommend advertising solutions from our digital and print portfolio.

Whether you're an experienced salesperson, have a strong background in customer service, or are looking to develop your commercial skills, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

This is a part-time position, working Monday to Friday during office hours. To be considered, you'll need to be based within commuting distance of the office and be able to work 22.5 hours a week

Key Responsibilities

• Handle inbound calls and enquiries from businesses looking to advertise with LOCALiQ.
• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable digital and print advertising solutions.
• Convert inbound enquiries into sales opportunities and new customers.
• Follow up on warm leads and customer enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Manage customer relationships from initial enquiry through to sale.
• Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell additional products and services.
• Work towards individual sales targets and team objectives.
• Keep accurate records of customer interactions and sales activity.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a smooth customer experience.
• Represent LOCALiQ professionally while delivering exceptional customer service.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable speaking to customers over the phone and building rapport quickly.
• A customer-focused approach with the ability to understand needs and recommend solutions.
• Previous experience in sales, customer service, account management, or a similar customer-facing role would be beneficial.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working towards targets and KPIs.
• Confident using computer systems and managing customer records.
• Experience within media, advertising, retail, telesales, contact centre, or customer service environments is advantageous but not essential.
• Able to commute to the office and work scheduled part-time hours.

Job Benefits

• Competitive salary + uncapped commission
• Pro rata holiday + bank holidays
• 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.