Sales Operations Executive Review
at Volkswagen Group UK
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Operations
Milton Keynes
Review Submitted: June 2025
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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
3.8/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
My role involves supporting the network sales team and the dealer network by providing them with key data and insights in order to help them operate effectively. This is done by producing, maintaining and creating reports on key performance metrics, handling dealer queries, and working on projects to improve operational efficiency, such as reporting and digital development. Also involves supporting National Operations manager on the implementation of strategic projects or campaigns.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
During my placement I was given large amounts of responsibility, and trusted to work on my own projects. I was trusted with work that was used in real business decision making situations, and that both the dealer network and head office colleagues relied upon. I was also given the responsibility to create and implement my own visions and ideas for projects and ways that we as a team could improve the way we work.
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?
During my placement I have developed technological skills, such as the use of excel, power query, power automate and power BI, as well as personal skills such as project management, organisation and presentation skills. The wide exposure to different types of projects allows you to develop various skills throughout the year.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
There was a lot of support available during my placement year. My team were always willing to help out if I was ever struggling, and making mistakes and learning from them is encouraged and accepted. The training from HR was also sufficient.
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?
The culture is very welcoming and people are always looking out for you. They understand that you are likely to make mistakes and always available to help rectify them. My team were extremely friendly and open and we could have many conversations about personal topics whilst at work. I would feel comfortable approaching any of the members within my team
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
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?
3/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I very much enjoyed my placement within the group. I was able to work on impactful projects and was trusted to do work as if I was a normal full-time employee. The culture of my team was always very supportive and open and I never once felt uncomfortable. The large group of undergraduates around you also meant there were various social opportunities outside of work.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Volkswagen Group UK
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Volkswagen Group UK to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Volkswagen Group UK
It is definitely worth the application, and when applying it is best to focus on the skills you currently have and how you would aim to apply them in a work scenario. Also, be ready for a large amount of responsibility and for a real job if you were to be successful.
