sales apprentice Review
at Softcat
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Marketing
Marlow SL7, UK
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
3.2 /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!
2.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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:
2/5
My role is sales support involves supporting sales functions. We do this by using vendor portals and sales Logix to find quotes. We then put them into excel sheets and send them to customers.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my programme moderately as I learn new skills and get a insight into day to day working life. As well as this I feel as though I am supported by other team members.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Skills I have developed whilst working is communication. This is because I had to often reach out to my mangers and apprentices that had been here for longer for support when I didn't understand certain topics.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It is organised quite well however I have had some overlaps of meetings times but I talked to the manger and they told me what meeting I should attend
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a good amount of support from employers as I can ask for help in any area that I am struggling and will receive it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
I have just started my qualification so I cant expand on it. But I have received team meeting which briefed me on what I need to do to achieve my qualification.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Although I have been here for short time I feel as though the qualification gives me another perspective on the role and helps me develop certain skills.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
yes. I went to long ridge recently with my work which involved various outdoor activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?
Yes
Why?
good company to work at.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Softcat?
be yourself when you apply. make sure that you put your best foot forward and show a willingness to work.
