Sales Administrator

LOCALiQ_UK; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant media sales team as a Sales Progressor, where your organizational and communication skills will play a crucial role in supporting our commercial growth. This exciting position involves coordinating advertising campaigns, liaising with clients, and ensuring smooth operations within the sales team. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the success of a leading local news publisher. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and a range of benefits, including mental health support and career progression opportunities. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

25 days of paid holiday

Statutory pension

Discounts and perks via Newsquest Benefits

Comprehensive training

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle to Work scheme

Mental health support

Eye test vouchers

Annual volunteer day

Qualifications

• Experience in a support or coordination role is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team with administrative tasks and booking adverts.
• Liaise with clients to confirm advert copy and ensure timely scheduling.

Skills

Administrative Support Experience

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Application Deadline: 23 May 2025

Department: Sales and Commercial

Location: Newport

Compensation: £25,000 - £27,000 / year

Description

Newsquest Media Group is the UK’s largest local news publisher, with a portfolio of over 200 trusted news and media brands. Reaching more than 50 million users online each month and over 4 million readers in print every week. Our success is built on the collaboration of dedicated teams across the business, working together to deliver high-quality journalism and effective advertising solutions for our clients.

We’re now looking for a Sales Progressor to join our vibrant media sales team in Newport. This role is vital in supporting our continued commercial growth.

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working at pace? In this support role, your coordination and communication skills will help ensure smooth campaign delivery and contribute to the overall success of our sales operation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supporting the sales team with administrative tasks
2. Booking adverts using our specialist advertising system
3. Liaising with clients to confirm and agree on advert copy
4. Working to tight deadlines to ensure adverts are scheduled and go live as planned
5. Responding to ad hoc requests from the Sales Director and wider commercial team
6. Collaborating with stakeholders across departments and client accounts

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

1. Previous experience in a support, coordination, or admin role (media industry experience is a bonus)
2. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
3. Confident written and verbal communicator with a professional, friendly manner
4. Comfortable using systems and technology (training on our ad system will be provided)
5. A team player who takes initiative and adapts quickly to changing priorities

Benefits and D&I Statement

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

Newsquest Media Group/LOCALiQ is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all community sections and are committed to fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process.