trading manager Review
at B&Q
Degree Apprenticeship
Retail Manager
Stafford
Review Submitted: January 2024
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
4/5
I lead and inspire a team on building/hardware and trade point. To deliver targets and customer service to customers.
I manage compliance to ensure we are running a safe and legal shop.
cash office management
stock management
I manage compliance to ensure we are running a safe and legal shop.
cash office management
stock management
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It has been a difficult journey I did have a break in learning due to my health. It has been somewhat of a struggle to get back into a routine of learning again. But the coach/learner has been extremely understanding and supportive.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Both developed existing people management skills with new tools to use, to support my daily tasks. New skills to put into practice to help develop myself into a better leader and coach others to develop themselves too.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is very organised, I can see weekly/monthly what needs to be completed and when by.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I am very much encouraged to take time to do my apprenticeship and schedule time in to help prioritise workload.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The trainer is always available to message if I am struggling and offers support without judgment.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It has helps me in certain areas look at different perspectives.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
not much
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend B&Q to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have been with the company 8 years. Enrolling on the apprenticeship was to help further my career in B&Q. Thinking long term.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to B&Q?
B&Q does not just think shop, It has a far more diverse way of thinking for customers and it's colleagues.
