Retail Marketing Production Team Manager Review
at Lidl
Degree Apprenticeship
Marketing
Surbiton
Review Submitted: September 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
5/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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:
5/5
I manage a team of 14 people who plan and deliver the press adverts, weekly print and digital leaflet and local store marketing. I am also responsible for the internal photostudio.
Day-to-day involves developing the team, presenting updates to the board, and project managing.
Day-to-day involves developing the team, presenting updates to the board, and project managing.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
The program has been difficult to juggle the day-to-day with the learning of the course. But it was fulfilling being able to apply the learning to day-to-day tasks. It has opened doors for me too.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I was previously in the design team as the design lead. This apprenticeship allowed me to step up to this role and it has really helped my learning.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
The coursework learning content is very well organised and structured. It takes you through everything you need to know. The monthly organisation of workshops was a bit sporadic and wasn't always as well planned as they could be.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support from around the business giving me time to learn about different areas of marketing.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I was always to get in a meeting when required to discuss ideas or theories. Their support for dyslexia needs to be improved to ensure trainers and mentors are aware of what to look out for.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Much better, I am a much better marketer now. Going through the course has given me so much knowledge i didn't already know.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There are drinks events every couple of months. Occasionally an industry expert comes to speak to us.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lidl to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would say yes to both. Training provider delivered material well. Company was very supportive through the process.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lidl?
Know that is a lot of work and will take up more time than the allocated 8 hours a week. Make sure you want to do the course before you do it as it takes a long time and you need to be motivated.
