Overview

As a Sales Executive you’ll be targeted on securing new business with organisations across the UK, selling IT solutions on behalf of our partners (Microsoft, HPE, Cisco, Dell to name a few). You will join our Softcat Sales Development Programme, designed to equip you with everything you need to become successful and accelerate your confidence in the role, supporting your journey to being an established Account Manager.

Responsibilities

• Researching potential customers to shape and build new business
• Growing new business through effective communication methods including cold calling, customer meetings and email marketing
• Working towards your KPI’s through developing market understanding, building relationships and networking
• Providing effective account management to support your customers’ technology strategy, implementation, and future requirements
• Collaborating with your sales team, cross-functional teams, and external partners to help develop a rich customer experience
• Demonstrate a keen entrepreneurial flare and the desire to build your own client base from scratch
• Be a motivated self-starter, a quick learner and be highly organised
• Show an enthusiasm to learn and develop knowledge for new and emerging technologies
• Have a high level of verbal and written communication skills
• Have the ability to build solid relationships internally and with potential new clients

Important notes

Please note the salary for this role is £24,570 plus commission. This role is 37.5 hours per week.

Working patterns and culture

• Flexible working - working from home and in the office (3 days in the office and 2 days from home, with in-office/vendor meetings each Wednesday)
• Working flexible hours - start and finish times can be adjusted
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop-offs

About Softcat

We are over 500 people strong across the UK and Ireland, growing and embracing new international markets. Softcat is a billion-pound technology company that values culture, teamwork and rewards. We help customers use technology to succeed, putting employees first. We encourage applicants to bring their ambition and personality to the role.