Sales account manager Review
at Auto Trader
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Sales
Manchester
Review Submitted: March 2025
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 liaise with customers helping them run their advertisements whilst selling products which align with their needs and goals.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the program as I learn majority of things in real life scenarios and it allows for great case studies/examples when it comes to linking to the written work.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt relationship building skills, base management skills and how to manage time effectively for business needs
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I would say it is as organised as possible. There are no loose cracks and the structure from learning to assessing is clear from the start
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support in terms of time and help from people within the business. Our learning in work helps us prepare for our end assessments as we gain habits of how to answer things throughout the journey.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The support is unmatched, if I need any extra help I receive it and the consistency is key to helping my success come alight
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I now have a better understanding of the ethical side of sales and how key features of pipeline management differ depending on business needs and wants.
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 are tons of networks and groups for me to join, some educational or political and others for leisure. I take part is as many as I can where possible.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Auto Trader to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The companies values are second to none and the support is unlike any other place.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Auto Trader?
Remember that as long as your respectful and kind then the you should fit in well and not feel pressure to be someone your not. Showcase you work hard or are willing to learn and have a look into our values and pick one to resonate with as opposed to trying to excel in all of them.
