Sales Account Executive

Darlington | Hybrid working, 3 days office / 2 days remote Are you confident speaking to customers, motivated by targets and looking for a sales role where you can build a long-term career? You don’t need previous media experience to join us. If you’ve worked in sales, insurance, a contact centre, retail or another target-driven environment , you could already have many of the skills we’re looking for. We’ll provide the training and support to help you develop the rest. LOCALiQ is the marketing arm of Newsquest, home to well-known local titles including The Northern Echo and Darlington & Stockton Times. We help businesses across Darlington and County Durham connect with new customers through a combination of trusted local publications and digital marketing solutions, including paid social, display advertising, video and websites . As a Sales Account Executive , you’ll work predominantly over the phone, building relationships with local businesses, understanding what they want to achieve and recommending advertising and marketing solutions that can help them grow. This is a role with a strong focus on new business development , alongside managing and developing a smaller portfolio of existing customers. You’ll receive structured training from day one, ongoing coaching and achievable targets that build as your experience grows. With uncapped commission and clear opportunities to progress within our sales team, it’s a great opportunity to develop a rewarding career in media sales.