Senior Telesales Executive

LOCALiQ_UK; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,200 - 30,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekend or evening work

Uncapped commission scheme

Contributory pension scheme

25 days of paid leave plus bank holidays

Job summary

A leading advertising firm in Basildon is seeking a Senior Telesales Executive to assist local businesses with their advertising needs. The position offers a competitive salary of £28,000 per year and an uncapped commission structure. Candidates should have a strong background in telephone sales and a passion for customer service. Enjoy benefits such as no weekend work, a contributory pension scheme, and 25 days of paid leave plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Strong background in telephone sales and lead generation.
• Experience within the media/advertising industry is preferred.
• A passion for new business sales.

Responsibilities

• Assist local businesses with advertising requirements.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Participate in self-learning projects to grow your career.

Skills

Telephone sales experience

Lead generation

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Telesales Executive role at LOCALiQ_UK

LOCALiQ presents an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic sales team in Basildon! In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in assisting local businesses and organisations with their advertising requirements. You'll enjoy a competitive base salary, complemented by an uncapped commission structure that rewards your success. We're seeking candidates with a robust background in telephone sales and lead generation, preferably within the media/advertising industry. However, we also welcome applicants from other sectors with relevant experience and a passion for new business sales and customer service.

Details

• Application Deadline: 29 September 2025
• Department: Sales and Commercial
• Location: Basildon
• Compensation: £28,000 / year

Key Responsibilities

• Assist local businesses and organisations with their advertising requirements.
• Be driven by targets and KPIs and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Be goal-oriented and driven to succeed; participate in continuous self-learning projects to grow your career in media.
• Support employee growth and development; collaborate with colleagues to achieve the best overall results for yourself and the business.
• A background in advertising sales or from a digital marketing agency would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Form part of the Marketing Solutions Team for Warrington and work with colleagues to develop the best overall results.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

This represents an outstanding opportunity to advance your career in this highly rewarding industry, supported by one of the UK's foremost regional news publishers.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to empowering local businesses and driving impactful advertising solutions!

Benefits

• No weekend or evening work
• An uncapped commission scheme.
• A contributory pension scheme
• Attractive perks and discounts
• Exciting opportunities for team building and training days
• 25 days of paid leave, on top of statutory bank holidays and the gift of your birthday off
• Access to our holiday purchase scheme
• A clearly defined path for career progression, continuous training, and personalized performance assessments
• Access to discount vouchers and memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Valuable mental health support through Lifeworks
• Complimentary eye test vouchers and a contribution of £50 toward new glasses
• An annual Volunteer Charity day

Newsquest Media Group/ LOCALiQ 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, and as part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Advertising Services