Account Manager Review
at Softcat
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Marketing
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
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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
As an account manger my role is to establish a relationship with businesses and best support them with their IT requirements. mostly working with IT mangers to build a relationship and show true value as to why Softcat for their IT partner. I deal with requirements involving Hardware, software, support and services.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
i love my apprenticeship program more and more every day. All the other apprentices are very friendly and we have a good social side to the job. The balance of work and learning is perfect in my opinion and the lessons we have with Remit are always enjoyable and engaging.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed a large majority of skills including communication, teamwork, problem solving, leadership, organisation, perseverance and motivation. another main skill that i have developed is my confidence, this is due to the encourage management style.
New skills i have learnt is probably the ability to work under pressure when there is a deadline for something.
New skills i have learnt is probably the ability to work under pressure when there is a deadline for something.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I think that my apprenticeship program at Softcat is extremely well organized and structured. We have clear goals and are set a roadmap for the entire length of the course. In terms of getting started in the job the team did extremely well at organising how we would start from home working.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
i recieve a huge amount of support from everyone in the Softcat community.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot of support is provided even when we're not scheduled in with them.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel as if it does help a lot in terms of a formal matter. for example training on how to speak to customers etc
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
Yes loads!
for example football, rugby, golf,
for example football, rugby, golf,
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a great environment for a first job and the support and social side of the job is second to none.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Softcat?
Apply as soon as possible! Its not the #1 apprenticeships for nothing!
