Sales Executive - Corporate - London

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

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking a Sales Executive based in Camden Town, UK. The role focuses on securing new business and enhancing existing relationships, with a strong emphasis on sales skills and effective communication. Candidates should be self-motivated and eager to develop within a supportive sales team. Offering a salary of £27,100 with uncapped commission, this position supports flexible working arrangements, including in-office and remote work.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Passion for sales and desire to learn and develop skill set.
• Motivated self-starter with a keen organizational flair.
• Ability to build strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Research potential customers to generate new business.
• Grow new business through various communication methods.
• Manage accounts effectively to support customer requirements.
• Collaborate with sales and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Effective communication

Sales skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Quick learning

Verbal and written communication

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). As you become established in the role you'll focus on enhancing existing relationships, selling more products into fewer clients. You will join our Softcat Sales Development Programme, designed to equip you with everything you need to become successful and accelerate 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
• Have a passion for sales and be keen to learn and develop your skill set
• 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 your 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

About Softcat and culture

Here at Softcat, we don\'t prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process. We understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience, but we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true self. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are real and can affect candidates, so please don\'t hesitate to apply — we would love to hear from you. We are a culture-driven organisation that values individuality, collaboration, and diverse perspectives.

Opportunity and progression

We are a growing team of over 500 people across the UK and Ireland, with ongoing opportunities in new markets. Softcat offers big earnings potential and a structured progression path. You don\'t need specific qualifications or experience to join us; we can help you reach your goals if you bring ambition to succeed.

Offer and working pattern

• Please note, the salary for this role is £27,100 plus uncapped commission
• 37.5 hours per week
• Flexible working patterns:
  • Flexible working from home and in the office. 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, with 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