Salesman & Account Manager Review

Item: Salesman & Account Manager at Softcat
Rating: 4.6
Author: Anonymous

at Softcat

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Marketing

Manchester

Review Submitted: April 2022

Overall Rating

4.6 /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

4.8/5 - 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

My job has two parts. The sales side is finding potential customers and trying to convince them to trade with Softcat. The account manager side is making sure my customer is receiving their required needs on the IT front.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

I have improved my communication skills when speaking to customers on the phone/email but also when cold calling a company and speaking to their IT manager

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

Their are constant check ups to make sure you're coping alright and reaching out for assistance.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

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

Football, Gaming tournaments and more

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Softcat is a very caring environment with multiple support and multiple people willing to help. If you aren't enjoying your role, they will offer other career paths as an alternate option.