Media Account Executive Review
at Auto Trader
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Sales
Rayleigh
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4.2/5
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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 passed my apprenticeship back in January 2024, after starting it in July 2022. It was a Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship, preparing me for my role as a Media Account Executive in Auto Trader's Media Team. My Day-Day is selling, reporting on and optimising Media campaigns for our OEM partners, and building/retaining strong client relationships with both OEM brands and their advertising agencies.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoyed my programme. I am based in London and our head office is in Manchester, so I loved travelling up there for learning sessions and to spend time with my cohort across the range of early careers projects I got involved with. I had hybrid sessions with my apprenticeship coach and she taught me all of my course content. I used to really enjoy our sessions and learnt lots.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
So many skills. I started AutoTrader and my apprenticeship with DBC Training back in July 2022 as a shy 18 year old who was completely new to work ; let alone the world of sales, advertising, media and the automotive industry. Now, I am 21, I love my job and my passion is media and advertising! I have grown so much personally and professionally in that time that it almost seems to much to even touch on!
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It was well organised. I had dedicated study time and lots of support from my immediate and wider teams which was really beneficial.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots! Early career projects, regular check-ins, events
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots, right up until my End Point Assesment. She was so supportive and as mentioned, I really enjoyed our sessions together.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Auto Trader to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They've been really supportive
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Auto Trader?
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