Working at Softcat

About us

Softcat is one of the UK’s leading technology solutions businesses; we are a FTSE 250 listed company that has grown rapidly to reach a turnover of more than £1billion. We have locations in: Marlow, London, Manchester, Dublin, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds and the South Coast.

We offer a range of careers – for experienced, graduate and apprentice sales people, for technical specialists and for those in business/corporate and administration

You’ll find there’s a uniqueness to Softcat – what we do, how we do it and why we do it. That’s because we are a technology business built around our people. We give everyone the chance to step up and show how much they can achieve. We succeed when all our people succeed.

If you have the ambition and motivation, the culture here will bring out the best in you. You’re encouraged to take responsibility for driving your own career progression. Ultimately, the more you put in the more you get out; great performance is always recognised and well rewarded. We call it success, the Softcat way.

Sales careers

Our sales team drives the success of the Softcat business. We’re always looking for committed, passionate, ambitious people to bring their talents to the team. You don’t need a techie background to work in IT sales. It is your personality that counts.

What does the role involve?

Selling IT products and services to businesses or public sector organisations. You will manage accounts, understand clients' needs, introduce new products and deliver a first-class service. To begin with, your role will focus on business development: contacting prospects, targeting new accounts for Softcat, and following up marketing activity.

How much will you earn?

If you thrive in sales, you could be earning big in just three years. On average, new sales employees can expect to earn £25k-£30k OTE in year one, £40k in year two and £50-£60k in year three. There’s uncapped commission, so our top performers make six figures. There are other great incentives like trips all over the world.

How will your career develop?

Our training and development manager is here to support you from day one. Future managers play a big part in your induction so you can later assess which sales team you would like to join. Our structured training programme will help you on your way, and we will support you in attaining relevant qualifications.

Working here

Softcat 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.

Our people are also down to earth and fun to be around. Whilst we take our business very seriously, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Life at Softcat is about working hard with a smile on our faces. The working environment here is one that people enjoy being in.

Our open-plan offices reflect our culture, with visible leadership and easy communication. Colleagues enjoy getting together to catch up and unwind in the break-out areas and games rooms.

There’s always lots of charitable work and fundraising going on too. Since 2011, we’ve raised over £2million for good causes, including £300,000 last year. You’ll be encouraged to get involved - everyone gets two days’ paid leave to give something back to the community. The business is also focused on sustainability and has a proactive ‘green’ team to maximize our positive impact.