Asda Account Executive Review
at Unilever
Degree Apprenticeship
Sales
Kingston upon Thames
Review Submitted: May 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
I am Account Executive, which means I assist the Account manager for a large retailer on all our Nutrition products. We work together with our internal brand and supply teams, along with the external customer retailer teams, to get our company's products onto the shelves for consumers to purchase and use!
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme lots, the scope and range of opportunities that are presented to me is great! Unilever are brilliant at allowing apprentices to grow in knowledge, by learning on the go and allowing up the experience first hand.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My communication skills have been developed within this role, as we depend on the assistance of many stakeholders across our business so we have to align all contacts to make the end result the best it can be!
Along with public speaking, my confidence has grown from the opportunities I have been given. I was once scared to speak in front of many people, however now i enjoy it!
Along with public speaking, my confidence has grown from the opportunities I have been given. I was once scared to speak in front of many people, however now i enjoy it!
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised. Our onboarding was seamless, with all the help we need made aware to us and relevant stakeholder introduced.
Our everyday diary, allows us to have a day each week to study and more if needed, along with regular University days for all content to be taught to us.
Our everyday diary, allows us to have a day each week to study and more if needed, along with regular University days for all content to be taught to us.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive lots of support from Unilever, they are very invested into my development both in work at my University work.
I know exactly who to reach out to when I need a helping hand or just a genuine chat to speak through things!
I know exactly who to reach out to when I need a helping hand or just a genuine chat to speak through things!
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots on continuous support. When delivering our lectures, they are very prepared and knowledgeable. Along with when we follow up on email for questions, their response is quick.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I am learning valuable skills from my training provider which I bring back to the office to help in my work. Such as leadership styles, techniques ad ways to mange certain situations.
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
Lots of extra-curricular activities to get involved in! From Netball matches, football games and reading clubs!
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Unilever has grown me as a person through y 3 ears of working here. Supporting me through this journey and helping with next steps has been amazing.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
Be yourself! Being excited about the idea of starting at Unilever gives you a massive advantage, along with background knowledge on Unilever's work!
