Corporate Sales Apprentice Review
at Softcat
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Sales
Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2024
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
The role consists of targeting new accounts, prospecting business and working to build relationships further with existing customers. We also work with our vendors to provide the best solution for the customer.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the culture of the company and the people I work around. We are taught frequently on relevant things in the industry to keep us ahead.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My industry knowledge has definitely increased as well as as my confidence when speaking to customers around our offerings
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised, between Firebrand and Softcat all basis are covered to meet my apprentice standard as well as progressing in my role.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I get a lot of support in my role from my mentor, manager, team and people in the business.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot we have bi-weekly reviews and then longer meetings once a month to go over the apprenticeship and my progression as a whole
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Yes as my knowledge about systems allows me to speak more fluently about our offerings
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
Yes we have been out on networking events, vendor evening and out with customers
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The support, culture, progression and people
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Softcat?
Work hard and make the most of the resource available.
