New Business Sales Executive - Uncapped Commission

Newsquest; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Birthday off

Holiday buy scheme

Structured career progression

Pension plan

Employee helpline

Job summary

Newsquest's LOCALiQ division in Darlington is seeking a Marketing Solutions Executive to drive new business sales for digital and print advertising. You will engage with local business owners and decision-makers, tailoring campaigns across our portfolio to meet client objectives.

The role is office-based, reporting to Samantha Linfoot, with a competitive salary and uncapped commission. You will receive full training, ongoing support, and clear career progression within a leading media

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport over the phone.
• Comfortable making outbound calls and engaging prospective customers.
• Driven, resilient and motivated by targets and commission.
• Strong listening and questioning with a consultative sales approach.
• Ability to handle objections confidently and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business through proactive outbound calling and prospecting.
• Build relationships with business owners and decision-makers in the local area.
• Understand objectives and recommend tailored advertising solutions.
• Consistently achieve activity targets, KPIs and revenue goals.
• Manage a healthy sales pipeline from contact to close.
• Follow up leads and convert prospects into long-term clients.
• Deliver excellent customer service throughout the sales process.
• Maintain records and sales activity in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver campaigns that meet client objectives.

Skills

Excellent communication

Outbound calling

Target driven

Active listening

Objection handling

Time management

Customer service

B2B/sales experience beneficial

Positive attitude

Job description

Newsquest's LOCALiQ division in Darlington is seeking a Marketing Solutions Executive to drive new business sales for digital and print advertising. You will engage with local business owners and decision-makers, tailoring campaigns across our portfolio to meet client objectives.

The role is office-based, reporting to Samantha Linfoot, with a competitive salary and uncapped commission. You will receive full training, ongoing support, and clear career progression within a leading media