Digital Advertising Sales Consultant

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Newsquest Media Group
Digital Advertising Sales Consultant

Application Deadline: 16 August 2025

Department: Sales and Commercial

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Swindon

Reporting To: Darren Jackson

Compensation: £30,000 – £35,000 / year

Description
Digital Advertising Consultant (Field Sales)

Location: Swindon, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire or Berkshire, Hybrid working.
Salary: Up to £35,000 basic + Uncapped Commission (OTE £47,000+)

Are you a high-performing sales professional looking for your next big opportunity? At LOCALiQ, no two days are the same. You’ll be out in the field meeting clients face-to-face, uncovering their business challenges, and advising on cutting-edge digital marketing solutions that make a real impact.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on building new relationships and isn’t afraid to pick up the phone or knock on a door. You’ll be actively developing new business through outbound sales efforts, identifying opportunities, and creating tailored solutions that help local businesses grow.

You’ll become a trusted partner to your clients, fostering long-term relationships and playing a key role in the success of your local business community. You’ll also be part of a high-achieving, supportive team that’s being recognised across the group for outstanding performance and innovation.

If you love the buzz of consultative selling, smashing targets, and making a real difference, this is the role for you.

Please note: A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business and grow existing accounts through consultative, digitally-led sales strategies.
• Manage a defined territory, generating leads and appointments through proactive outreach and referrals.
• Deliver compelling sales presentations tailored to client needs, using data and insights to build trust and value.
• Achieve and exceed revenue targets, with a focus on digital display and marketing services.
• Collaborate with Digital Marketing Consultants to convert and upsell opportunities.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities, ensuring consistent monthly revenue generation.
• Provide best-in-class customer service, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Stay up to date with digital trends and continuously develop your product knowledge through training and self-learning.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Proven B2B sales experience, ideally in digital advertising or marketing services.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing channels, including display, social media, and web solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written.
• Results-driven with a passion for exceeding targets and delivering value to clients.
• Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to manage your own territory and schedule.
• Confident in using CRM systems and digital tools to manage leads and track performance.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is 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.
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.