Job Description

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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

, playing a vital role in supporting our continued commercial growth.



Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working at pace? In this pivotal 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

Supporting the sales team with a range of administrative tasks Booking adverts using our specialist advertising system Liaising with clients to confirm and agree on advert copy Working to tight deadlines to ensure adverts are scheduled and go live as planned Responding to ad hoc requests from the Sales Director and wider commercial team Effective collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders across departments and client accounts


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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Previous experience in a support, coordination, or admin role (media industry experience is a bonus!) Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Confident communicator - both written and verbal - with a professional, friendly manner Comfortable using systems and technology (training on our ad system will be provided) A team player who takes initiative and can adapt quickly to changing priorities
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Benefits and D&I Statement

Competitive salary Statutory pension Discounts and perks are available through the "Newsquest Benefits" platform. 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.###

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.