Business Development Representative Review
at Pearson
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Business Operations, Marketing
Oxfordshire
Review Submitted: May 2022
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
3.4/5
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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
Taking ownership of the Leads process, warming up new leads for the sales team, generating new leads.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Overall, I enjoy being an apprenticeship and learning on the job. There is some difficulty with the University of the West London and delivering the programme, not realising we are apprentices.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developing of MS Excel through IT modules, conducting training and presentation. Level 3 Sales Apprenticeship. Sales training, Growth Mindset training, Internal Product and system training. External Sales training.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised, with good support. Have dedicated people to support apprentices.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot of support from employers, manager is very supporting of off the job, support is easily accessible and mentor is always available.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Tutor does not often get in contact/does not seem to want to solve problems.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel the skills I have learnt have enabled me to progress in my role and abled me to bring skills to the team.
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
Healthcare/Pearson Punt/Social exercises such as dinner, 4 volunteering days.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Pearson to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Overall great company to work for, very supportive teams, inclusive workforce and good progression.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pearson?
Research and have knowledge of the education sector and ensure you go into a part of the business that interests you.
