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Travis Perkins plc

Sales negotiator Review

at Travis Perkins plc

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Marketing

Gravesend, Kent

Review Submitted: February 2023

Overall Rating

5 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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 regional sales negotiator - on a day to day basis I ring customers, quote, convert quotes and provide sales for the whole region. I work closely with reps and build customer relationships from new accounts
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love my programme and I really find my leap coach amazingly helpful, I struggle a bit with deadlines and juggling work but since learning time management skills on my course this has helped a lot

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt everything from scratch as I joined the business as an apprentice and got promoted along the way. Everything has been learnt on the job

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is well structured, all the webinar dates are given with good notice and everyone attends. The group of people doing my course are lovely and my coach is amazingly helpful and good at what she does
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I received a little support from my old manager, but since he left I've received a lot more from my new manager which has been amazing
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
She dedicates 100% to every conversation and has helped me the most along my apprenticeship. I couldn't have asked for more support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The apprenticeship has given me so many skills such as time management, people skills and how to operate changes within the branch
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
No, but there are a lot of resources

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a good place to work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
You need to want to work and give 110% in what you do. There's no point working for Travis if you don't want to do the work or if you don't love what you do within the company.
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