IT Salesperson Review
at Softcat
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Marketing
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
My dad to day role is calling into schools and wanting to speak with IT Managers. I want to make sure they are aware of who Softcat are, an introduction to who I am, and also to make sure I cover what areas of IT I & Softcat can cover which is all areas. I will also speak with all our partners and work with them to make sure every bit of business comes to me at Softcat. Building that relationship with them allows us to bring them projects from schools and vice versa. I speak with accounts/ schools who potentially already work with Softcat so the business is repetitive and helps me hit targets and also cold accounts with past softcat business but no business has been settled.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoyed the program. It led me right throughout the first 6 months and made me more confident in the role and uptaking the apprenticeship. It can be a bit much at points but also comes down to blocking out calendar time and making it manageable. Scheduling around the apprenticeship made this easier to work with them and importantly achieve a good grade at the end of it.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I developed way more organized and developed my communication skills. Not being afraid to go and speak to cold customers and also approaching our partners and introducing myself. This is so they know what I can do and I would want to understand what they can do. I have become alot more enthusiastic and motivated to want to go and make money for the company and also myself.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The program is very well structured. 3 Projects are set out and you are given a healthy deadline of 2-3 months to get this completed. There are training courses which you go and attend for a week and trains you on how to speak to customer and what needs to be done to get a cold account warm and what conversations to have.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I received a lot of support. Support came from all angles. It came from managers and having 1-1 meetings, It came from the learning and development team and making sure I am up to date with the courses. current employees in the office who undertook the apprenticeship from other sectors and also the team are there to support and give you more advice towards the end of the apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The training providers give the full spec of support. Any questions or queries around this- you are advised to lean on them and make sure you get the most out of them as much as they want out of you to produce top quality projects. Their support is great and I am sure they will look to dedicate time to help
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification helps me to perform better in my role by taking different approaches to speak with correct contacts and gaining advice from other individuals in the office and from the training days in Wyboston
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
Yes there a charity matches, there are Monday football emails that get sent out, we also have held Ibiza white events, and team Team night outs
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Softcat is a great place to work and more importantly a great way to develop your skills and the corporate side of a business
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Softcat?
The main tip would be to take advantage of the opportunity. You will be in such a great position surrounded by people who want to achieve the same goals as you. Take yourself out of your comfort zone and be prepared for what is coming :)
