Technology Sales Executive

Softcat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is looking for an entry-level Sales Specialist to join their Specialist Sales team. In this role, you'll partner with Account Managers to deliver innovative technology solutions, focusing on areas like Cyber Security and Cloud. The position offers flexible working, strong earning potential with uncapped commission, and structured progression opportunities. No prior experience is required, just ambition and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm to learn and develop knowledge of new technologies.
• Motivated self-starter with a keen entrepreneurial flare.

Responsibilities

• Research potential customers to build new business.
• Provide internal consultancy to Account Managers.
• Work towards KPIs by building relationships.
• Provide technology insight to help customers.

Skills

Passion for sales

High level of verbal and written communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Organizational skills

Desire to learn and develop new technologies

Job description

Next intake : March 2026

UK salary: £24,570 + commission, London: £27,100 + commission, Ireland: €31,500 + commission

Choose your tech specialism. Build your career.

At Softcat, our Specialist Sales team works closely with customers to deliver expert advice and solutions across key technology areas. As a Specialist, you'll focus on one of these areas, becoming a go-to expert for both customers and colleagues.

Explore the paths you can take :

• Explore Cyber Security – Helping customers protect their data, systems, and people from cyber threats.
• Explore Data Centre & Cloud (Hybrid Infrastructure) – Supporting customers in building and managing scalable hybrid infrastructure through cloud platforms and data centre services.
• Explore Workspace (Digital Workspace) – Enabling flexible, modern working through ITAM, end‑user computing, support services, and collaboration tools.
• Explore Networking & Connectivity – Delivering secure, reliable networks and connectivity to ensure seamless communication and performance.
• Explore Data, AI & Automation – Helping organisations harness data, automation, and AI to improve insights and efficiency.

Would you thrive in an entrepreneurial and collaborative sales environment?

Do you want to build a successful career by delivering innovative technology solutions to customers?

Join our Specialist Sales team.

This exciting entry‑level role offers you the chance to become a trusted advisor in one of our core technology towers. You'll partner closely with our Account Managers, helping them shape the right solutions for our customers – while constantly growing your expertise in your chosen area.

We offer strong earning potential with uncapped commission, clear and structured progression opportunities, and a dynamic, supportive team culture. There are no specific qualifications or previous tech experience required – just bring your ambition and a willingness to learn.

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.

Partner with the best

We are offering exciting opportunities to join our Specialist team across one of our five technology towers: Cyber Network & Security, Data Centre, Cloud, Data AI & Automation, and Workspace. No prior experience or technical knowledge is required — just a genuine thirst to learn and a passion for focusing on a specific area of technology. Whether you're drawn to infrastructure, innovation, or user experience, there's a place for you to grow and thrive.

As a Sales Specialist (in either area explained above) you will be responsible for :

• Researching potential customers to shape and build new business
• Providing internal consultancy to other Account Managers across our Corporate Sales teams
• Working towards your KPI's through developing market understanding, building relationships and networking
• Providing specialist technology insight that will help your customers buy the right technology that solves their business challenges
• Collaborating with your sales team, cross‑functional teams, and external partners to help develop a rich customer experience

What we need from you

• Have a passion for sales and be keen to learn and develop your skill set
• Demonstrate our company values
• 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

We also acknowledgethat 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!

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 – 3 days working in the office and 2 days working from home.
• 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.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence.

You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com / jobs / our-culture /

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.