Sales Specialist (Graduate/Entry-Level) - February 2022 Start Date

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Job description

Would the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial and collaborative sales environment interest you?Would you like to build a successful career through providing innovative technology solutions to our customers?Join our Specialist Sales team(February 2022 start date)This exciting role is to work within the Specialist Sales team here at Softcat. The Specialist team are responsible for providing consultancy and support to our customers and Sales teams. This is provided around a range of technology-based solutions, including Networking and Security and Datacentre. The key focus of this team is to keep abreast of what's happening in the specific technology areas they are aligned to. This means they can understand how this may impact our customers, and how best we can deliver value.Softcat sales opportunities come with big earnings potential (£60k average OTE by year 3) and a structured progression path. Plus, you don't need specific qualifications or experience to join us! We can help you reach your goals if you bring us the ambition to succeed.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 bestWe are offering opportunities to join the Specialist team either in Networking and Security or Datacentre. Both of which don't require previous knowledge or experience in the sector. We are looking for someone that has a thirst to learn and will enjoy focusing on a specific aspect of technology.As a Sales Specialist (in either area explained above) you will be responsible for:Researching potential customers to shape and build new businessProviding internal consultancy to other Account Managers across our Corporate Sales teamsWorking towards your KPI's through developing market understanding, building relationships and networkingProviding specialist technology insight that will help your customers buy the right technology that solves their business challengesCollaborating with your sales team, cross-functional teams, and external partners to help develop a rich customer experienceWhat we need from youHave a passion for sales and be keen to learn and develop your skill setDemonstrate a keen entrepreneurial flare and the desire to build your own client base from scratchBe a motivated self-starter, a quick learner and be highly organisedShow an enthusiasm to learn and develop your knowledge for new and emerging technologiesHave a high level of verbal and written communication skillsHave the ability to build solid relationships internally and with potential new clientsWork in a way that works for youWe 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:Occasional home working possibleWorking flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the dayFlexibility around school pick up and drop offsWorking with usWherever 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.RewardsWe offer a competitive salary and benefits package and will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefits include:Max employer pension contributions of 5%Share incentive planLife assuranceHealthcareBuy extra holiday plus an extra day's holiday on top of your usual entitlement on your birthdayTechnology vouchers, activity passes, restaurant discount cardsOption to add your partner/family to some of the benefitsAccess to Perklife, our dedicated portal for all perks and flexible benefitsJoin usTo become part of the success story, please apply nowSoftcat is an inclusive company where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We're welcoming to all and passionate about promoting greater diversity in the tech sector.