Media Sales Executive

LOCALiQ_UK; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Swindon is seeking a B2B Media Sales Executive to drive new business and build client relationships. This role offers a competitive salary and uncapped commission potential, along with comprehensive training and benefits. Ideal candidates will have a strong sales or customer service background and a passion for achieving results.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus uncapped commission

Contributory pension

Online and retail discounts

25 days of paid holiday

Comprehensive training

Discounted gym memberships

Mental health support

Eye test vouchers

Annual volunteer day

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales with a hunter mentality.
• Strong customer service background with the right attitude.

Responsibilities

• Re-engaging lapsed clients and nurturing warm opportunities.
• Prospecting and converting cold leads into new business.
• Hitting and exceeding sales targets to achieve uncapped commission potential.

Skills

B2B sales

Communication

Objection handling

Closing skills

Self-motivation

Job description

Application Deadline: 30 May 2025

Department: Sales and Commercial

Location: Swindon

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

Description

B2B Media Sales Executive
Salary £25,000 + uncapped commission (OTE £32,000)
Are you a confident sales professional passionate about winning new business and building long-term client relationships?
We’re seeking 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 an established team who will 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

• Re-engaging lapsed clients and nurturing warm opportunities
• Prospecting and converting cold leads into new business
• Introducing businesses to our full range of marketing and advertising solutions
• Building a strong pipeline and consistently closing deals
• Hitting and exceeding sales targets to achieve 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).
• Contributory pension.
• Online and retail discounts
• 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.