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TRADING MANAGER Review

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Higher Level Apprenticeship

Retail Manager

Leicester

Review Submitted: February 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - 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
oversee a store's daily operations and ensure a seamless shopping experience for customers. The role of the retail manager includes overseeing the day-to-day activities of retail stores, managing staff, optimising store performance and implementing strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
i enjoy the learning but time is a major issue.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
i have developed my already existing skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
it is well organised and i have full support from my coach
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
they give me the best support they can
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
full support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It has improved my overall performanace
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
yes, often

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend B&Q to a friend?
Yes
Why?
flexible working and money is ok
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to B&Q?
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