Apprentice Sales Executive Review
at Softcat
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Review Submitted: April 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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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:
4/5
I am expected to create profit for the company as well as provide customer service where necessary.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the programme very much there is a lot of transferable skills.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned new IT, customer service, sales, account management and more skills during my time at Softcat.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
No flaws in organization.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive adequate support and have an aligned apprentice manager and a team leader for support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive all the support I ask for in this regard.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
In the sales side we learn new techniques and psychology which relates to the job. In the technical side I do not feel it helps a lot although it can help sometimes.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Kind of.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a good job to be an account manager. Especially as you don't need qualifications to thrive.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Softcat?
I would become relaxed with organizing and running small projects.
