Sales Assistant Review
at Travis Perkins plc
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Marketing
Lochgilphead / Ceann Loch Gilb
Review Submitted: October 2020
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My role is primarily sales with some other duties as and when required undertaken. Morning consists of emails, telephone sales and then collections. The afternoon is generally booking in goods, sales and quotes from the morning.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
This was one of the most enjoyable experiences of my adult life. I have had no real further education since leaving high school and believed I probably would never better myself. This opportunity along with other opportunities that have arisen in my workplace have given me a new and energetic approach to my work and to the idea of further education again.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Absolutely I have gained skills in dealing with people from body language to facial expressions and also being more aware of peoples outward signals. I learnt a great deal about the corporation I work for, how the strategy and direction of the company can be aligned with my day to day working. I also had the idea to upskill two workers in branch covering our shortfalls while using as little resources as possible. A fantastic experience which motivates you to learn more!
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The structure and organisation was unparalleled there was never a point where I was worried on had any unknowns as the whole timetable was provided at the start of the course with realistic timelines and support networks within the company which went above and beyond.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The support from my employer was never in question and if any small issues arose with courses or dates these were rectified immediately with the utmost professionalism.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The support that I needed was always provided with all interactions being fully positive and nothing ever seeming to be a problem.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My role if all goes well will change and this training has opened a door for me to better myself and build the career I have always desired. It has helped me be a better and more knowledgeable person both in my professional and personal life.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
We are in a very rural area with no real social activities but we do on occasion meet up and have meals or go to the cinema as we do all get along well.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The chance to better myself would not have arose in any other company I have worked for I find the company to be proactive and not reactive a first in my experience and the people who work for the company are in my experience fantastic, positive people who help each other succeed.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
Be motivated, do your homework on the company they have a long history and above all positivity!
