Application Deadline: 2 August 2025
Department: Sales and Commercial
Location: Birmingham
Description
Are you an experienced education sales professional looking to bring innovative digital solutions to schools, colleges, and universities? If you understand how to engage with decision-makers in the education sector and are passionate about helping institutions grow their reach and impact, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re hiring a Digital Sales Consultant to join our Midlands team at LOCALiQ, part of Newsquest Media Group. In this role, you’ll use your knowledge of the education landscape to introduce schools and other educational organisations to our powerful suite of digital marketing and advertising solutions.
At LOCALiQ, we represent some of the Midlands’ most trusted local news brands. With over 200 titles across the UK, we offer a unique platform for educational institutions to connect with their communities, attract students, promote events, and build their reputation through data-driven, targeted campaigns.
Your day-to-day will involve engaging with education clients—both in person and via video meetings—to understand their goals and challenges. You’ll offer tailored digital strategies that may include social media advertising, digital display campaigns, and content marketing, all designed to deliver measurable results.
You’ll manage your own pipeline, identify new opportunities within the education sector, and build long-term, consultative relationships. Whether you’re reconnecting with previous clients or introducing LOCALiQ’s solutions to new prospects, you’ll act as a trusted advisor, helping education providers make the most of their marketing budgets.
Key Responsibilities
* Sell tailored digital marketing solutions that deliver measurable results for clients
* Build and maintain strong client relationships across your territory
* Identify and convert new business opportunities through proactive outreach
* Manage and grow key accounts with a focus on retention and upselling
* Represent LOCALiQ and our trusted Midlands titles with professionalism and insight
* Keep up to date with advertising trends and products
* Maintain records in CRM system
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Proven experience in media sales—this is essential
* Can drive and lead new business deals
* Can grow existing client accounts
* Provides unrivalled customer service
* Strong understanding of digital advertising products such as display adverts and social media advertising.
* A consultative, client-focused approach to selling
* Confidence in face-to-face meetings, video calls, and phone-based outreach
* A passion for local media and a drive to succeed
* Attend meetings across the region, driving licence and a vehicle are essential
Job Benefits
* Competitive Salary plus Commission Scheme
* Contributory Pension
* Perks & Discounts with numerous retailers and organisations
* Opportunities for team building and training days
* 25 days paid holiday, statutory bank holidays
* An extra day off on your birthday
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
* Discount Vouchers
* Discounted Gym membership
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Mental Health Support via Lifeworks
* Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses.
* Annual Volunteer - Charity Day
* Staff referral scheme
Newsquest Media Group 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. As part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you. #J-18808-Ljbffr