Advance your sales career with LOCALiQ
Ready to take your sales career to the next level? Join LOCALiQ, part of Newsquest Media Group, in a Field Sales Role and become a key player in helping local businesses grow through powerful, results-driven advertising solutions
This is a consultative sales role where you’ll be booking meetings in your territory, working with business owners and decision-makers face-to-face. You’ll represent some of the region’s most trusted local news brands and offer a cutting-edge mix of digital display and print products, tailored to each client’s goals. From first contact to closing the deals, you’ll be building strong relationships and delivering solutions that make a real impact.
This is not a desk job. You’ll be on the move, visiting clients in their working environments, gaining real insight into their businesses, and showing them how LOCALiQ can help them thrive. To succeed in this role, you must be based within or near the territory, hold a full UK driving licence, and have access to your own vehicle for work-related travel. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, during office hours.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and win new business by proactively reaching out to potential clients across your region using cold calling and outbound sales techniques.
Work to clear financial targets and KPIs, consistently striving to exceed monthly revenue goals and performance benchmarks
Manage and grow existing client accounts, providing ongoing support, identifying upsell opportunities, and increasing client spend through strategic recommendations
Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline, using a consultative approach to move prospects through the sales cycle
Build long-term relationships with clients by providing expert advice, excellent service, and ongoing support
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and campaign delivery for new clients
Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activity, and LOCALiQ’s evolving product suite to maintain a competitive edge
Represent LOCALiQ with professionalism and credibility, acting as a trusted ambassador for our regional news brands
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Proven track record in B2B sales – You’ve successfully sold to businesses before and understand how to navigate commercial conversations with confidence and credibility.
Experienced in outbound cold calling – You’re not afraid to pick up the phone and spark new opportunities, even when starting from scratch.
Confident in securing new business over the phone – You know how to build rapport quickly, handle objections, and close deals remotely.
Skilled at growing existing client accounts – You don’t just maintain relationships, you deepen them, spotting opportunities to add value and increase spend.
Delivers exceptional customer service – You go above and beyond to ensure clients feel supported, understood, and valued at every stage of the journey.
Understanding of multimedia advertising (advantageous) – You’re familiar with digital and print advertising formats and how they can work together to drive results.
Consultative, client-focused approach to selling – You listen first, ask the right questions, and tailor your recommendations to meet each client’s unique needs.
Able to commute to the office – You’re within reach of the office and happy to be part of a collaborative, hybrid team environment.
Owns a vehicle suitable for business use – You’re equipped to travel across your territory and meet clients wherever they are.
Holds a full UK driving licence – Essential for the field-based nature of the role.
Benefits and D&I Statement
Competitive salary + uncapped commission
25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
Structured career progression & ongoing training
Pension plan
Employee Helpline counselling and advice
Perks & discounts including:
Gym membership
Cycle to Work scheme
Eye care
Retail discounts
Team building days & annual volunteer charity day
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.