Are you a school or college leaver ready to kick‑start your career?
Looking to grow your skills in a supportive, innovative company?
Start Date: 7th October 2026
Length: 18 Months
Salary: £18,000 per annum
Locations: Manchester, Marlow, London, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, South Coast
Qualification: Level 3 IT Technical Salesperson
Application Deadline: 30th April 2026
Application Deadline: 30th April 2026
Our Apprenticeship Scheme
A Softcat Apprenticeship is a great first step for ambitious school and college leavers ready to start their career. You'll earn while you learn, gaining a recognised qualification alongside hands‑on experience in a supportive, structured environment. Our award‑winning programme builds the skills and confidence you need to succeed, with 80% of your time spent on the job and 20% dedicated to off‑the‑job training, supported by one of our trusted training providers. Want to hear more from our apprentices? Read their stories here: Softcat Student Success Stories | Higherin
Sales Apprenticeship
If you're looking to make the most of your ambition and personality, a sales career at Softcat could be the perfect fit. Our Sales team is over 1,000 people strong across the UK and Ireland and continues to grow as we expand into new markets. Our Sales Apprenticeship Programme is designed to give you the skills, confidence and support needed to succeed, helping you progress towards your qualification and develop into a successful sales executive. Roles are available across Corporate Sales, Public Sector Sales and Specialist/Solutions Sales.
As a Sales Apprentice, you'll be responsible for:
- Growing customer relationships, and expanding Softcat's portfolio with these customers
- Working towards your KPI's through developing industry understanding, building relationships and networking
- Providing effective support to 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
What we need from you
- Driven with a strong sense of initiative – you like to get things done
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Ability to develop and maintain relationships
- Organised with good communication and administrative skills
- Able to work independently as well as within a team to achieve results
- Open to learning new things
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of GCSE English & Maths (Level 4/Grade C and above) - England candidates only
- No previous qualifications of level 4 and above in IT related subjects (i.e. Degree/Masters/HNC Level in IT)
- No previous qualifications (awarded) in any degree/masters/level 4 (England) /HNC and above or equivalent in any discipline
- You must possess a current valid Right to Work in the UK
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:
- Hybrid working – 3 days 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
How does our apprenticeship recruitment process work?
Our process has four stages: Application > One-Way Video Interview > Virtual Assessment Centre > Final Stage Panel Interview (may differ dependant on role). Initially, you'll be assessed for our Sales area, focusing on your fit with Softcat, interest in the area, and transferable skills. At the Assessment Centre (from May 2026), we'll share the available apprenticeship teams. You'll be able to indicate a first choice, or we'll align you to where you're likely to make the greatest impact. Your final interview will then be for that specific role.
Join us
To become part of the success story, please apply now
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.
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.
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Location
6th floor, The Goods Yard Building, 6 Goods Yard Street, St John’s, Manchester, United Kingdom, M3 3BG
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- Location:Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester, Marlow, South Coast
- Business Function:Corporate Sales
- Vacancy Type:Fixed Term Contract
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Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefits include: