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Sales Executive - Corporate - Leeds

Jan 16, 2023

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Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Sales & Business Development
£24K
Leeds

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

As a Sales Executive, you will be responsible for:
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

FAQs

What will my main responsibilities be as a Sales Executive in this role?

Your main responsibilities will include securing new business with organisations across the UK, selling IT solutions on behalf of our partners, and building strong relationships with clients to sell more products into existing accounts.

Will I be provided with training and support when I join the company?

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

How will my performance be measured in this role?

Your performance will be measured based on your ability to secure new business, enhance existing client relationships, and sell more products into fewer clients. You will have targets to meet and your success will be reflected in your earnings and opportunities for development.

What opportunities for career progression are available in this role?

As you become established in the role, you will have the opportunity to progress to become an established Account Manager. There are also opportunities for further development and advancement within the company, based on your performance and achievements.

Softcat plc

We are a leading provider of IT infrastructure and services.

Consulting

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1993

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Softcat is a leading provider of technology solutions and services to organisations in both private companies and public sector organisations in the UK and Ireland. We provide: asset management, business intelligence & analytics, collaboration, commodity sourcing, datacentre, end user computing & mobility, networking & security, software licensing and IT services. Why choose Softcat? - Over 1600 employees (2021) - NPS score of +66 - Customer satisfaction rate of 97% - Nine offices: Marlow, London, Manchester, Dublin, Bristol, Leeds, Glasgow, Birmingham and the South Coast - Active on 30+ Public Sector frameworks - Online procurement system - 24 x 7 x 365 Dual UK-based Operations Centres - No. 5 UK Best Workplaces (Great Place To Work 2020) - No. 28 European Best Workplaces (Great Place To Work 2020) - Four-time winner of CRN's 'Reseller of the Year' award We care passionately about outstanding employee satisfaction and world-class customer service. We believe the former drives the latter, and strive to create an exceptional place to work. We are growing rapidly and recruiting extensively for Trainee Account Managers, Account Managers, and Sales Specialist Technical positions across our nine offices.