Showroom Sales Managers Review
at Travis Perkins plc
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Marketing
Eastbourne, East Sussex
Review Submitted: February 2021
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
4/5
-
Overview of Role
4/5
-
Skills Development
3.8/5
-
Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Sales - Showroom Manager.
Selling bathroom solutions to both Trade and Retail customers. Delivering the best in-town service, working as an extension to our trade customers business. Managing customer and supplier relationships and working alongside our branch teams to meet and exceed our customer's needs.
Selling bathroom solutions to both Trade and Retail customers. Delivering the best in-town service, working as an extension to our trade customers business. Managing customer and supplier relationships and working alongside our branch teams to meet and exceed our customer's needs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Pushing myself to recognize and strengthen my own weaknesses. It was great for building confidence in my own abilities.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt and improved a lot of skills that are already proving valuable to improving our business both at in-branch and within the wider business. As well and making amazing progress with my own personal development.
Skills like managing stakeholders, talent management, leading & managing others and lots of business analysis skills.
Skills like managing stakeholders, talent management, leading & managing others and lots of business analysis skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured. It was broken down into clear, concise, and easy-to-understand sections. With each new part building upon the previous learning, helping to reinforce the knowledge.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My manager and branch team were fantastic. Alongside this, other managers within the wider business are always happy to help and get involved where possible.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My apprenticeship coach was amazing! Always encouraging and helping to keep me on track - Thank you Sue!!!
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It has already helped me add value to the business. I have now (of the back of the skills and apprenticeship) been involved with 3 projects that are adding value to the business and allowing me to continue practicing the skills I gained
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
We often put together teams and events to support our businesses charity
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good benefits and they are actively encouraging & providing colleagues training to help them with their career progression
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
Be yourself!
