Customer development - category insights Review
at Unilever
Degree Apprenticeship
Sales
Kingston upon Thames
Review Submitted: January 2025
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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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
My role is to build relationships with our customers e.g. Tesco. I help them to scale their categories e.g. Ice cream sales. I do this by presenting data about the market. I also help the sales team by giving them data to help create a story to sell our products such as Vaseline, Lynx and Ben & Jerrys. On a day to day basis I spend time creating presentations and analysing the market.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Unilever is a great company with a great culture. Managers are down to earth and offer flexible working. The office is a great environment to work in, as an apprentice I have found others keen to help me learn and a great support.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Skills that I have developed include professionalism, confidence, time management, team work etc
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I would say that its organised well
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a great amount of support from my employer and colleagues.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Much more support than you would get from a traditional university, you are able to call the lecturers for 1:1s. The cohort is made up of about 16 people so teaching is personal and easy to engage with.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
At the moment only a little but expect to be able to use it more in the future
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The culture, the encouragement and accommodation of apprentices. The opportunities it presents, the flexibility it offers. The good work/life balance.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
Ensure to show your passion and why you chose Unilever !
