Category Management Executive Review
at Unilever
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Marketing
Leatherhead
Review Submitted: April 2023
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
Category Management. I work with our customers (the retailers) and produce an unbiased view on how best to grow their category within store. Dealing with data sets, communication and storytelling in PowerPoint.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoyed it a lot, linking my coursework to my day job made things easier to understand.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes a lot. My Excel data skills have improved, but also my confidence and communication skills have increased.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well, I know when to submit a deadline.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I speak to him everyday and there is always support whenever I need it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Whenever I reach ou via email, they respond within the same week for assistance, along with our monthly meetings.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Helps my performance massively.
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
Yes lots, networking events and outreach programmes.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because i have really enjoyed my time here, as well as the skills it has given me a front foot in front of my friends who are at university.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
Be yourself, open and engaged. Apply knowing you will have the best time and have many chances to succeed.
