Job Description

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Description

Are you a driven and tenacious salesperson with a knack for winning new business? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where success is measured by your ability to grow and maintain a strong customer base?

Great news! We're on the lookout for ambitious Telesales and Field Sales

New Business Sales Consultants

to take ownership of a defined sales territory, combining account management with a strong focus on securing new business.

At LOCALiQ, we equip our sales professionals with everything they need to succeed. Through comprehensive

solutions training

from our expert Sales Excellence team, we ensure you have the knowledge and confidence to excel. We also foster a culture of growth, motivating and supporting our teams to take the next step in their careers while continuously enhancing their skills and experience.

As part of our dynamic

LOCALiQ

sales team, you will sell a portfolio of

print and digital marketing solutions

to businesses across the North East, helping them connect with their target audience through our market-leading platforms. While you will inherit existing client relationships, the primary focus of this role is

proactive business development

- identifying, engaging, and closing new clients to expand your territory.

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What You'll Be Doing:

Cold call and prospect

for new business, identifying opportunities and developing leads into long-term clients. Manage and grow an existing client base, ensuring repeat business and upselling additional marketing solutions.

Pitch, present, and close

deals with decision-makers, demonstrating the value of our multimedia solutions. Use creative and strategic approaches to

generate new revenue

, delivering against ambitious sales targets. Work independently to drive growth in your territory while collaborating with colleagues to maximise opportunities. Establish yourself as a

trusted marketing expert

, advising businesses on digital and print solutions that will drive their success.


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What We're Looking For:

Proven success in B2B sales

, ideally within a media, marketing, or digital advertising environment. A

natural hunter mentality

- you are motivated by winning new business and exceeding targets. Strong

cold calling, networking, and presentation

skills. The ability to

negotiate and close

high-value deals with confidence. A results-driven mindset with a focus on

long-term client relationships

. Experience in digital marketing sales is an advantage, but a keen willingness to learn is just as important.


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What's in It for You?

25k-28k basic

(depending upon experience) plus an

uncapped commission scheme

. Realistic OTE 38k+

Hybrid working

- work from home, in the field, and join the team in the office on Tuesdays.

Career development and training

within one of the UK's largest regional media groups.

Perks and benefits

include 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), workplace pension, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, and more.



This is a fantastic opportunity for a sales professional who wants to be part of a forward-thinking company and make a real impact in their territory. If you're a tenacious new business winner who thrives on closing deals and building a successful sales pipeline,

apply today!

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About Newsquest Media Group

We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust. Our sales teams provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions.



We are one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK and have a portfolio of more than 250+ local news brands and magazines online and in print. With an online audience of 41 million users a month and 7 million readers a week in print, our content is read by a substantial proportion of the UK population.



In addition to our local news brands, we own a number of digital pure play and specialist media businesses such as s1jobs and s1homes, Exchange & Mart, and Newsquest Specialist Media. We also own LOCALiQ, an award-winning digital marketing agency that specialises in driving more leads, increasing online growth and generating return on marketing investment on behalf of thousands of UK SMBs.