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Intern - Sales Review

at Adobe

Placement (10 Months+)

Sales

London

Review Submitted: June 2024

Overall Rating

4.2 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
3.8/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.3/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I operate as a business development representative for my team. I sell the company’s products to customers through multichannel inbound and outbound sales activities (cold calling, LinkedIn outreach, emails).
To do this effectively, I need a working understanding of Adobe's value proposition as well as an understanding of how our potential customers operate.
A typical day involves a few internal meetings, dedicated time for research on customers and selling activities (sending messages and having calls).
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a substantial amount of responsibility during my internship. I was tasked with delivering a presentation to one of the public sector's largest clients and I developed a new approach to outbound sales activity for my team. During my time at Adobe, opportunities to have a tangible impact on my team and the business at large were definitely available.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I've developed my commercial awareness and understanding greatly through my internship at Adobe. Developing a tangible understanding of how businesses operate is crucial to achieving success in the field and that has been my main takeaway from this placement year.
I've also developed my confidence greatly as a result of having to speak with customers, present and lead meetings.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
3/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Adobe has a bit of a hands-off approach to working. Guidance and support is available if you seek it and all the information is available, but you are free to work in a manner that best suits you. I received guidance and support whenever I asked for it.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It's a friendly culture. I never felt as though I couldn't walk up to anyone and have a chat. Everyone is open and willing to help/offer advice. It's a collaborative work environment and there's always a lot of conversations taking place on the sales floors. You can work anyhow and anyway is best for you. It's flexible, welcoming and you can hold your experience to your liking.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I loved it. I was exposed to so much that I hadn't been exposed to. It was tough at times as I had a lot to learn and adjusting to a new type of work environment was difficult, but that's the point of having an internship! Learning and expanding your capacity is the entire point.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Adobe
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Adobe to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Adobe
Don't leave your personality at the door. If anything, it will be your Unique Selling Point.
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