Level 3 Sales Apprenticeship

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: Leeds

Qualification: Level 3 IT Technical Salesperson

Final date to receive applications: 18th June 2026

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

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.

• 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

• Driven with a strong sense of initiative – you like to get things done
• 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

• 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

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

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.

Please note We start making offers from mid‑May and work on a first come, first served basis which means roles in your preferred location may be filled while you are still in the process; we'll let you know as soon as possible if the Final date to receive applications.

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.