Sales Executive - Corporate - Bristol

Softcat plc.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Sales Executive in Bristol to drive new business and provide account management for customers. The role offers a salary of £24,570 plus uncapped commission, with flexible working patterns including home and office work. Ideal candidates will have a passion for sales, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive and entrepreneurial environment.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Fast learner with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to work in a performance-driven environment.
• Ability to build relationships internally and with clients.

Responsibilities

• Research potential customers to build new business.
• Grow new business through effective communication methods.
• Work towards KPIs by understanding the market.
• Provide effective account management for customer strategy.
• Collaborate with sales and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Sales passion

Communication abilities

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Overview

As 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, 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.

Softcat is a billion-pound technology company that values culture, teamwork and putting employees first. We offer a supportive, entrepreneurial and collaborative environment with opportunities for career progression across our UK and Ireland offices as we grow into new markets.

Responsibilities

• Research potential customers to shape and build new business
• Grow new business through effective communication methods including cold calling, customer meetings and email marketing
• Work towards KPIs through developing market understanding, building relationships and networking
• Provide effective account management to support customers' technology strategy, implementation, and future requirements
• Collaborate with the sales team, cross-functional teams, and external partners to develop a rich customer experience
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial flair and the desire to build your own client base from scratch
• Be a motivated self-starter, a quick learner and highly organised
• Show enthusiasm to learn and develop knowledge of new and emerging technologies
• Maintain a high level of verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build solid relationships internally and with potential new clients

Qualifications and Skills

• A passion for sales and keen to learn and develop your skill set
• Be a fast learner with a positive, proactive attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Willingness to work in a performance-driven environment

Compensation and Working Patterns

• Please note, the salary for this role is £24,570 plus uncapped commission
• 37.5 hours per week
• Flexible working patterns including: work from home and in the office
• 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, with Wednesday required for vendor and inter-office team meetings
• Flexible working - start and finish times
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs

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