Sales Associate (gn) Early Career | B2B | Account Management

• Are you curious about sales but not looking for a traditional call-centre role?
• Do you enjoy connecting with people and uncovering what matters to them?
• Ready to step into the world of technology and build a long-term sales career?

Location: London | Work arrangement: Office | Contract type: Full-time | Language requirements: professional English, written and verbal | Level: Junior / growth | IT background required?: no

At SoftwareOne, we believe great salespeople are not born with deep technical knowledge. They are curious, driven, resilient, and genuinely interested in helping customers solve problems.

As a Junior Account Manager, you'll learn how to build customer relationships, identify opportunities, and develop your commercial skills in one of the world's leading software and cloud solutions providers. You don't need an IT background. You bring your communication skills, ambition, and willingness to learn. We'll teach you the technology.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Build relationships with existing and prospective customers through phone, virtual, and written communication.
• Learn to understand customer challenges and identify opportunities where SoftwareOne can help.
• Generate and qualify new business opportunities through proactive outreach.
• Support account growth through upselling and cross-selling activities.
• Manage your sales pipeline and customer information using CRM tools.
• Collaborate with experienced sales professionals and specialists to create value for customers.

Job Requirements

• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with customers.
• A genuine interest in sales, business development, or customer engagement.
• Curiosity and the ability to learn new topics quickly.
• A proactive and goal-oriented mindset.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn from others.

What we offer

At SoftwareOne, we believe our people are our greatest strength. That's why we invest in learning, development, and career growth while creating an environment built on trust, collaboration, and inclusion. This opportunity is designed for individuals who have already taken their first steps in sales and are ready to build a long-term career in one of the world's most exciting industries: technology. You don't need an IT background. We'll help you learn the technology. Bring your ambition, curiosity, and drive to succeed.

 

What's in it for you?

• Structured onboarding to help you hit the ground running.
• Ongoing sales training and development opportunities.
• A dedicated mentor to support your growth and success.
• Exposure to the fast-moving world of technology, software, and cloud solutions.
• Clear career progression pathways within a global organisation.
• The opportunity to develop valuable sales, commercial, and business skills.
• A collaborative and international team where you'll learn from experienced colleagues.
• The chance to grow your confidence, build meaningful customer relationships, and make a real business impact from day one.

Whether your experience comes from sales, retail, hospitality, customer service, recruitment, or another customer-facing role, this could be the perfect next step in your career journey.

 

Bring your potential. We'll help you build the rest. 

Company description

 

SoftwareOne and Crayon have come together to form a global, AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider with a bold vision for the future. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000+ professionals, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talent to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of technology. At the heart of our business is our people. We empower our teams to work across borders, innovate fearlessly, and continuously develop their skills through world-class learning and development programs. Whether you're passionate about cloud, software, data, AI, or building meaningful client relationships, you’ll find a place to thrive here. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your career can go global.