Corporate Sales Support Apprentice Review
at Softcat
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Marketing
Marlow SL7 1LW, UK
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
Inbox based. Reactive to inbound AM requests. Capable at raising quotes, orders and using the major vendor Deal Registration and bid portals. Working with both AM and customer requests. Primarily focused around day to day requests.
With some time allocated to apprenticeship work if feasible.
With some time allocated to apprenticeship work if feasible.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy it because of the people I work with and how supportive everyone around me is. There is always someone willing to help and I know there is support available.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have built upon my verbal and written communication. I have become more self-assured as an individual and can foster relationships easily with internal staff. I have helped mentor and support both my team and the wider team by taking on different responsibilities.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It is structured okay, could be better if it was more suited to my role day-to-day.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive good support from my employer.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive excellent support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It helps to certain extent in terms understanding the sales process and how customer approach us as resellers. With regards to my role, I only come in later in the sales process so my exposure in other areas are little but I am getting more with the help of my manager and apprentice learning mentor.
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 are, I should get involved more and keep tabs of what comes up.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Whether it's their first job, Softcat is a well recognised company with plenty of roles and support available.
It is guaranteed to look good on your CV should you wish to apply somewhere else in the future.
They are known for being one of the great places to work and they will go above and beyond for their employees making sure they feel supported and find a role that suits you.
It is guaranteed to look good on your CV should you wish to apply somewhere else in the future.
They are known for being one of the great places to work and they will go above and beyond for their employees making sure they feel supported and find a role that suits you.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Softcat?
Keep your options open, think carefully about the role you want to apply for. I would advise you choose something are interested in or passionate about as this will make coming into work feel more enjoyable.
