Placement
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month Sales Internship in the tech industry.
- Earn £22,000 per year with bonus potential.
- Gain hands-on experience in sales, including new business development and account management.
- Applications close on 30 November 2026.
- This placement is for penultimate-year undergraduate students in the UK/Ireland.
About the Role
Join our Sales Internship Programme, designed for curious, driven university students ready to explore the tech industry. Over 12 months, you will gain hands-on experience, lead real projects, make a genuine impact, and build skills for after graduation.
About the Sales Department
Sales is a crucial department at Softcat, driving business goals and customer service. It offers a vibrant culture, strong teamwork, and opportunities for personal growth. This department is known for rewards, hard work, and incentives.
As a Sales Intern, you will:
- Support SMB customers in Corporate and Public Sector with their technology requirements.
- Gain knowledge of a sales career, including new business development and account management.
- Learn about Softcat's technology products and their business benefits.
- Develop key sales skills such as communication, customer management, and relationship building.
- Work towards team targets and KPIs, with the opportunity to earn bonus payments.
- Collaborate with other interns on group projects.
What we're looking for:
- A current undergraduate university student in your penultimate year (UK/Ireland).
- Passionate about technology and sales.
- Excellent communication, relationship building, and teamwork skills.
- A motivated self-starter with resilience and drive.
- Alignment with Softcat's values and inclusive culture.
Working with us:
Softcat offers flexible working patterns:
- Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.
- Flexible hours: Adjust your start and finish times.
- Flexibility: Around school pick-up and drop-offs.
Recruitment Process:
- Application
- One-Way Video Interview
- Virtual Assessment Centre
- Final Stage Panel Interview
Key Dates:
- Start date: 5 July 2027 (full 3-week induction required)
- Duration: 12 months
- Applications close: 30 November 2026
- Video Interview Deadline: 20 December 2026
- Virtual Assessment Centre: 2 or 4 February 2027
- Final Interviews: February & March 2027