Sales Apprentice Review
at Softcat
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Marketing
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Review Submitted: May 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
My role is a sales apprentice, my day to day work consists of cold calling, emailing customers and attending remit/training sessions.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the programme as we have a lot of freedom to do our jobs the way we want but have enough support that we have guidance as well.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt lots of communication skills when talking to customers and shadowing meetings. I have also learnt technical skills including producing PowerPoints and presentations, I have also learnt a great deal about the IT products Softcat sell.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is well structured and organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We receive lots of support from a range of people
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Our training provider is always there to support us regardless of the time/day within reason.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The technical aspects of the training helped from a technical standpoint in the role. The sales training also provided a lot of insight in how to maximise sales
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are but due to covid most was put on hold I believe.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's so much quicker than getting a degree as you can apply for the graduate job after just over 1 year.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Softcat?
Work hard
