Field Sales Executive

Job Details

The Vacancy

Location: Reading or High Wycombe
Department: Advertising

Are you a motivated and results-driven sales professional looking for your next challenge? We’re seeking an Advertising Solutions Account Manager (Field Sales) to join our dynamic team at LocaliQ. This is a fantastic opportunity to represent a leading portfolio of digital and print advertising solutions, helping businesses grow and achieve their goals.

As part of this role, you’ll work closely with the Reading Chronicle and the Bucks Free Press, two flagship newspapers that are part of a wider collection of trusted titles across the region. Together, these publications provide unparalleled reach and influence, connecting businesses with engaged local audiences and their communities.

The Role:
As an Advertising Solutions Account Manager, you will:

Develop and manage a pipeline of advertising revenue, ensuring consistent achievement of weekly and monthly targets.
Build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of clients, focusing on both new and existing accounts.
Create compelling advertising campaigns tailored to the needs of local businesses, maximising their market reach.
Confidently present and sell LocaliQ’s full suite of advertising solutions, including digital and print options.
Take ownership of your territory, identifying opportunities to grow unique customer counts and expand market share.
Deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.

What You’ll Need:

Proven experience in a business-to-business (B2B) advertising or sales role.
A strong understanding of digital advertising solutions and how they can meet client objectives.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
Self-motivation and the ability to manage your time and territory independently.
A UK driving licence and access to your own car (travel within the territory is essential).
The flexibility to work from either our Reading or High Wycombe office.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a forward-thinking team where your ideas and contributions are valued.
Access comprehensive training, including our LocaliQ Sales Induction Programme and ongoing development opportunities.
Work with a diverse range of clients and industries, providing solutions that genuinely make a difference.
Represent trusted local brands like the Reading Chronicle and Bucks Free Press, as well as a collection of other regional titles, each with a strong connection to their communities.
Competitive salary with performance-based incentives and rewards.

If you’re ready to take your sales career to the next level and thrive in a role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you!

Join LocaliQ and be part of a team that transforms how businesses connect with their customers!

The Company

Newsquest is 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.

As well as dedicated sales teams which provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions.

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 consider any adjustments that could help you.

The Benefits

25 days holiday

Contributory pension

Cycle to work

Family friendly

Discounted gym membership

Discounts on short breaks & hotels

Discounted eyecare

Employee assistance program

Up to 40% cinema ticket savings