Public Sector Sales Support Review
at Softcat
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Sales
M12
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
3.5 /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!
2.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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:
3/5
supporting the sales person through the middle of the sales cycle, sourcing products services and softwares, adding into our CRM to quote and send to the customer. maintaining customer relationship and account manager relationships.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
i enjoy the program and enjoyed the residential whilst i also found them useful
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Skills i have learnt revolve around customer relationships, professional communications and time management
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
we have a set amount of time to be able to complete apprentice projects as well as work in your role
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
our apprentice managers are extremely knowledgeable around the programme and are really helpful around projects, if there's anything additional you need they give you the resources and time you need to help
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
In the past week whilst submitting all of my projects they have made time for daily calls to go through next steps and further amendments to have my work submitted by my desired date
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
the knowledge gained from the providers courses really help with me with my day to day in negotiating with distributors and speaking to customers
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 focus groups available to all interested and other social groups for hobbies and sports. And plenty of chances to go to networking events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?
Yes
Why?
the people, the work, the benefits and all things in between make the company really good to work for / with
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Softcat?
do your research, show your strengths, speak to people in roles you are wanting to go into where possible and be confident
