Newsquest

Lead Generation Executive Application Deadline: 6 August 2025 Department: Sales and Commercial Employment Type: Full Time Location: Bournemouth Reporting To: Damon Cousins Compensation: £27,000 - £30,000 / year Description Lead Generation Executive - Dorset Up to £30,000 + Uncapped Bonus OTE £36,000+ Hybrid (3 Days in Office) Location: Dorset Full-Time Career Progression Opportunity Are you a confident, experienced cold caller ready to take the lead in a brand-new role? This is your opportunity to join a growing digital marketing and local advertising business in Dorset, where your drive and determination will directly shape the success of our sales team. As a Lead Generation Executive, you'll be the first in this role, setting the standard for future hires. You'll be responsible for generating high-quality appointments for our digital marketing consultants, targeting a wide range of businesses and spend levels. This is a high-activity, high-reward role with clear progression opportunities. Key Responsibilities Make a minimum of 80 outbound calls per day with at least 1.5 hours of talk time Book qualified video appointments for the digital marketing sales team Represent the full LOCALiQ product portfolio, including digital marketing and local advertising solutions Build rapport and engage decision-makers across a variety of industries Use fact-finding techniques to fully qualify prospects Identify new business opportunities and respond quickly to market gaps Maintain accurate records and activity logs in the CRM system Attend video calls and meetings with sales consultants to develop an understanding of the sales cycle Complete all relevant training and self-learning Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Proven experience in outbound B2B lead generation or telesales roles Confidence and resilience in high-volume cold calling environments Excellent telephone manner and strong rapport-building skills Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Proactive, self-starting attitude with a hunger to succeed Ability to work independently and lead by example in a new role Familiarity with CRM systems and sales reporting tools Understanding of digital marketing and local advertising solutions (desirable) Willingness to work from the Dorset office three days per week Job Benefits and D&I Competitive Salary plus Uncapped 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.

Subscriptions & Retention Telephone Sales Executive Application Deadline: 11 July 2025 Department: Shared Support Services Employment Type: Part Time Location: Basildon Reporting To: Nickola Cooper Description Part Time: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM £18,000 OTE Are you a driven and results-oriented telephone sales professional looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you thrive on connecting with people, handling objections with confidence, and closing deals that make a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you! At Newsquest Media Group, one of the UK's leading publishers of local newspapers and magazines, we're on the hunt for an experienced and persuasive sales executive to join our dynamic internal sales team. You'll be responsible for re-engaging lapsed and casual readers, promoting our home delivery service, and ensuring our iconic publications continue reaching loyal subscribers. Key Responsibilities Sell and renew subscriptions via outbound telephone calls Retain customers through tailored solutions Overcome objections and close sales Build rapport with diverse customer types Promote journalism and media products Adapt the sales approach to customer needs Meet sales and retention targets Ensure company systems, policies, and compliance policies are adhered to Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Sales Experience - Background in telephone sales, ideally in subscriptions, publishing, or media, advantageous but not essential. Resilient & Persuasive - Confident handling objections and turning interest into sales. Strong Communicator - Builds rapport easily and adapts to different customer types. Media Passion - Enthusiastic about journalism and promoting meaningful content. Adaptable - Quick thinker who adjusts approach based on customer needs. Self-Motivated - Goal-driven with a proactive, results-focused mindset. Job Benefits Competitive basic salary Sales Bonus Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews Ongoing learning opportunities. Contributory pension Perks and discounts Paid holiday, statutory bank holidays, and your birthday off 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 Newsquest Media Group and LOCALiQ are equal-opportunity employers, welcoming 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, all applicants are considered equally. The recruitment process is designed to be fair and inclusive, with a commitment to accommodating adjustments that can assist all applicants.