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TD SYNNEX

Business Development Executive Review

at TD SYNNEX

Placement (10 Months+)

Data Analysis, Sales, Business Management

Basingstoke

Review Submitted: November 2021

Overall Rating

4.9 /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 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Responsible for management and execution of Microsoft Surface products, including Surface leads for E-Business. Daily tasks include forecasting, supply management, sales, sales assistance and communication with Microsoft Surface and pipeline management.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given full roles and responsibilities since day one and always treated as a full time colleague, rather then an "intern".
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have developed my knowledge vastly in the IT distribution industry. I have been able to develop communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills massively. Similarly, further developed workload management and sales techniques, which has overall made me more confident. I have gained knowledge in companies integrated SAP/CRM systems. Learnt to take initiative under pressure and successfully lead internal/ external incentive campaigns. Likewise gained product and commercial knowledge for Microsoft Surface.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Received plenty of training and guidance throughout my placement from my line manager and senior colleagues.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Due to the pandemic I spent most of my placement work from home. Regardless, company culture and atmosphere is always positive and fun.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I thoroughly enjoyed my placement due to wonderful and welcoming colleagues at TD.
Also had a great line manager who really helped me develop my personal and corporate skills. My team and I played a vital role for Microsoft Surface TD in FY21, biggest achievement of my life so far!
I was part of fun incentives throughout the year, also the most memorable first and last day!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at TD SYNNEX
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend TD SYNNEX to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to TD SYNNEX
I would be prepared for assessment centre and interview rounds. Make sure to find the right balance by not overpowering and/or being too quiet. Importantly be yourself in all stages. Its a learning experience so make sure to have fun and don't overthink!
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