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Travis Perkins plc

Contract Sales Manager Review

at Travis Perkins plc

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Marketing

Chelmsford

Review Submitted: May 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
I work with regional house builders, housing associations and contractors in providing kitchens for projects of 20 plots or more
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy doing my apprenticeship, it has taught me how to do something I would have never been able to do properly before and given me a future career path should I wish to pursue it.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My current apprenticeship I have learnt how to analyse a business situation or problem area and carry out the right research to be able to find a solution, and how to implement that solution through various methods

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
All the support I need is provided, my skills coach Sean has been particularly helpful and attentive.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Not only does it give me a potential new avenue to go down, but it also helps in my current role as it enables me to analyse certain situations when managing customers, and use a structured approach to be able to deliver a solution.
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
Professional networking and social activities such as golf and taking customers out.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Travis Perkins look after their staff, and give their colleagues a platform to be able to succeed.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
Make the most of every opportunity that comes your way, as there is lots of scope to grow and have a long career here.
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