Business Developer Review
at Howdens
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Barratt Way, Harrow HA3 5TJ, UK
Review Submitted: February 2023
Overall Rating
3.4 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
2.6/5
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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 as a Business Developer is that I drive in sales, upselling products. Making leads to pass projects onto designers, passing information onto others when needed and updating rep on accounts
> Answering Phones
> Paperwork
> Customer Service
> Stock Transfers
> Daily Depot Invoices
> 3 Text & Emails Weekly
> 30+ Answered Calls A Day
> Answering Phones
> Paperwork
> Customer Service
> Stock Transfers
> Daily Depot Invoices
> 3 Text & Emails Weekly
> 30+ Answered Calls A Day
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my programme because although there is a lot of pressure on me, there is not as much pressure as there would be if I just came into Howdens with NO apprenticeship I would be panicking. Having the programme makes it a little less pressurising.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've never worked in the line of work before, so coming in to something I had no idea about other than customer service was tricky and way out of my comfort zone. However, I find this job very challenging as each day I'm learning new things such as:
> Numbers, Digits
> How To Use A Measuring Tape
> What Makes A Whole Door Frame
> Different Customer Base (Different Skill)
> Numbers, Digits
> How To Use A Measuring Tape
> What Makes A Whole Door Frame
> Different Customer Base (Different Skill)
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
In the depot, couldn't be happier. However the programme I haven't had much help with in the last 2 months or so.. Trying to find the time on both ends can be hard. But it's manageable.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
ALOT! [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions], is extremely willing to be supportive and patient with me. Someone who has anxiety and struggles with self belief. Having a manager like Harry is a easy breeze and he makes working here challenging but fun!
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Not much contact in the last 2 month or so, but we are getting there.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
To be honest, I've helped my performance. I've been here Monday to Friday and have pushed myself each day. Not the programme provider.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Not that I know of, however I'm not the type to put myself in those things.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I can only speak on my team, because they are all I know. But Howdens is genuinely a great company for many reasons, but here are mine:
> Good Team
> Great Management
> Weekends Off
> Holidays Paid
> Good Income
> Pensions
> Friendships
> Promotions
> Great Opportunities
> Good Team
> Great Management
> Weekends Off
> Holidays Paid
> Good Income
> Pensions
> Friendships
> Promotions
> Great Opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Howdens?
Don't doubt yourself, it may feel like you can't but YOU CAN!!
