Media Sales Executive

LOCALiQ are a digital media and advertising agency within the Newsquest media group. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Media Sales Executive to join our friendly team in Newport. Our well-known media brands include South Wales Argus, Free Press and our popular Campaign series.

As a Media Sales Executive you will be calling businesses and selling our advertising solutions, delivering great service to our customers and providing bespoke campaigns to help our customers grow their business. You will need great questioning and listening skills, be very inquisitive about the businesses you speak with and over time build a really good understanding of your customers there is also the opportunity for this phone-based role to develop into a customer-facing role if this is something that you are looking for.

As a natural communicator, you will spend your days developing relationships through account management of existing business as well as developing new opportunities with lapsed or new customers. You should be happy to communicate over phone, email and video.

You will be part of a hard-working and driven team who strive to succeed. As well as a competitive salary you will have the opportunity to earn uncapped commission but also be part of some additional rewards whilst having some fun along the way.

We are looking for candidates with some phone-based sales experience with a genuine desire to succeed in a fast-paced sales environment which includes working to targets, achieving KPI’s and meeting tight deadlines.

Full training is given and we can genuinely offer you a career in multi-media marketing. This role is office-based working from our offices in Newport which are located next to the train station.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• No weekends or evening work
• Paying UP to £23,000 depending on experience PLUS commission
• Uncapped Commission Scheme (£8000 earn on average per year)
• Workplace Pension
• Perks & Discounts at various retail outlets
• Opportunities for team building and training days
• Full 25 days paid holiday + statutory bank holidays + your birthday day off!
• 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

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.  

Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities, as part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will consider any adjustments that could help you.