Junior Sales Executive Review
at Premier Foods
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Sales
St Albans
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
It’s difficult to say what the average day looks like as it varies so much. One day a week is always spent working solely on my apprenticeship, so I switch off from teams and outlook and focus on my assignments. My other 4 days vary hugely, some days I spend a lot of time travelling to customer meetings and other days I spend working from home in zoom meetings planning/organising for future meetings, events and activities and general account management duties.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy the programme, the theoretical study works well alongside practical experience.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have definitely learnt new skills as well as developing existing skills. Before starting, I didn't know how to use excel, and now this is something I use frequently and confidently. My communication skills with customers have improved, and I'm generally a much more confident person because of the experiences my apprenticeship has exposed me to.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I would say the programme is very well organised, as soon as I started the apprenticeship I had visibility of the whole programme up until the EPA.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The receive I support from my employer is great, not only from my line manager but the whole business is really supportive of apprentices.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My skills coach during my apprenticeship offers lots of support. We have monthly catch ups but in addition to that I am able to contact her whenever I may need to.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I think the theory side of the qualification support the practical working of my job really well.
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
There is a football team that has just been introduced.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Premier Foods to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The support I feel from my manager and the rest of the team is a big reason in why I would recommend Premier Foods. They have been understanding of me coming into the position with no prior experience and have slowly helped to develop my skills and confidence, and have added additional responsibilities when I feel confident to do so.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Premier Foods?
Be yourself! Premier Foods really champions bringing your authentic self to work, so don't feel the need to be someone you're not.
