Telesales Executive

Join LOCALiQ, part of Newsquest Media Group, and play a key role in supporting local businesses through the power of trusted media brands like the Echo.

This is a fast-paced, telephone-based sales role where you will speak directly with business owners across the region. You will take a consultative approach, understanding each client’s goals and recommending tailored advertising solutions across our digital and print portfolio.

Whether you are an experienced sales professional or looking to build a career in sales, LOCALiQ offers full training, ongoing support and a collaborative office environment where success is recognised and rewarded.

This role is fully office-based in Basildon, working Monday to Friday during standard office hours.

• Generate new business through proactive outbound calling and sales activity
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective clients
• Aim to achieve and exceed revenue targets and KPIs
• Manage and grow existing accounts, identifying upsell opportunities
• Deliver a consultative sales approach, tailoring solutions to client needs
• Build long-term relationships with local businesses
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth campaign delivery
• Stay up to date with market trends and LOCALiQ’s product offering
• Represent the Echo and LOCALiQ brand in a professional and credible manner

• Confident communicator with strong influencing skills
• Comfortable with outbound calling and building relationships over the phone
• Ability to win new business and close sales
• Target-driven with a motivated and resilient mindset
• Strong customer service and account management approach
• Consultative selling style with the ability to understand client needs
• Previous B2B sales experience is advantageous but not essential
• Interest in or understanding of digital and print advertising is beneficial
• Able to commute to Basildon and work in an office-based environment

• 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

About LOCALiQ - a name you can trust - we’ve been a part of your community for generations. LOCALiQ is the name for all that Newsquest Media Group does today, from trusted local newspapers and websites to digital marketing services that can help you reach new customers as you’ve never been able to before. LOCALiQ is the name that combines your trusted local news brand with digital marketing.

It hasn’t replaced the name of your local Newsquest newspaper and its website, but it encompasses everything we can offer. Those services include online advertising and best-in-class digital marketing, backed by data gathered from our 1.5 million local campaigns and 45 million monthly users. Put our experts to work for you, and we believe you’re hiring the best marketing partner a business can have.