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Account Manager Review

at Softcat

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Sales

Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.7 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - 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
My role consists of prospecting to bring in new customers, qualifying and closing deals.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
The in person training is so much fun, however, the all day calls are very hard to engage with. I enjoy working in my company

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my technical knowledge, honed my sales skill. I have increased confidence and improved my communication and active listening skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is somewhat organised. Some of the all day calls are arranged not far enough in advance.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer provide so much support with many members of the team to lean on
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider is only a teams message away and is always there to support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It will help me manage deals easier and have better knowledge of what I am selling
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 plenty of social events and team activities to expand my network.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a fun and supportive work environment.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Softcat?
be prepared to learn a lot and be thrown into the deep end, however, it is a brilliant challenge.
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