Job Description
Telesales Executive
Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
Department: Sales and Commercial
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Basildon
Reporting To: Leah Perrin
Compensation: £28,000 / year
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate new business through proactive outbound calling and sales activity
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective clients
- 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
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 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
Benefits
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Competitive salary + uncapped commission
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25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
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Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
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Structured career progression & ongoing training
- Pension plan
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Employee Helpline counselling and advice
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Perks & discounts including:
- Gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care
- Retail discounts
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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.
