IT Sales Executive

Manchester
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Graduate/ Entry level role - Next available intakes * May 2025
*Please note, the salary for this role is £24,570 plus uncapped commission
37.5 hours per week
 

Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

 

We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you!

 

Would the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial and collaborative sales environment interest you?

Would you like to build a successful career through providing innovative technology solutions to our customers?
 

Join our Sales team
If you're looking to make the most of your ambition and personality, then a sales career at Softcat could be perfect for you. Our team is over 500 people strong across our UK and Ireland offices and we continue to grow, embracing new international markets and opportunities. As a Sales Executive, you'll be a big part of our plans for the future.

Softcat sales opportunities come with big earnings potential and a structured progression path. Plus, you don't need specific qualifications or experience to join us! We can help you reach your goals if you bring us the ambition to succeed.

 

Success. The Softcat Way.

Softcat is a billion-pound technology company that feels like one family. We're big on culture, big on teamwork and big on rewards. Through collaboration and understanding, we help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. Welcome to a business where personal achievement and team success go hand-in-hand.

 

Build your own business 

As Sales Executive specialising in the IT service provider vertical you'll be targeted on securing new business as well as managing existing accounts across the UK, selling IT solutions on behalf of our partners (Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, Dell to name a few). The role is a balancing act, ensuring you provide top class customer service as well as achieving your financial objectives. As you become established in the role you'll inevitably spend less time on building new business and instead focus on really enhancing those existing relationships you've built, selling more products into less clients. It truly feels like running your own business, where you get to control how much you earn and how you want to develop.  

 

You will join our Softcat Sales Development Programme, which is designed to equip you with everything you need to become successful. The programme will accelerate your confidence in the role and support you on your journey to being an established Account Manager.

 

As a Sales Executive, you will be responsible for:

 

Researching potential customers within your vertical to drive new and existing business

Delving into the UK Service provider market to become a true expert on the UK MSP market

New Business development; cold calling, email marketing

Achieving KPI's, call targets, revenue targets

Booking, organising and hosting customer meetings and technology days

Account-management; project-based work, regular customer contact, managing timescales and understanding strategy

Understanding Service Provider license agreements and how we leverage vendor relationships to maximise profitability from these contracts

 

What we need from you

Previous sales or customer facing experience would be an advantage but not essential

Passionate, fun and have the entrepreneurial flare to build your own client base from scratch

Self-Starter, Quick Learner and Highly organised

Keen to learn about new and emerging technologies

Clear and persuasive communicator

Ability to build rapport with potential new clients as well as strong relationships internally

 

Work in a way that works for you

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

Flexible working - flexibility of working from home and in the office. Please note, 3 days working in the office and 2 days working from home, there is a requirement to be in each Wednesday for vendor and inter-office team meetings

Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day  

Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs 

 

Working with us

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.

 

Join us

To become part of the success story, please apply now

Softcat is an inclusive company where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We're welcoming to all and passionate about promoting greater diversity in the tech sector. 

As part of our commitment to supporting, attracting and retaining the best diverse talent, Softcat is proud to partner with organisations like WORK180, My G Work and Black Young Professionals. Work 180 endorse employers that demonstrate on-going support for women at work, including offering benefits and policies that best support female employees. My G Work support us in our aim of attracting more LGBTQ+ talent. The BYP network support us in diversifying our talent pool by tapping into the black professional community

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