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First Response Finance Limited

Sales Team Leader Review

at First Response Finance Limited

Degree Apprenticeship

Sales

Nottingham

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.9 /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 - 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
Leading a team focused on prospecting new car dealerships in the hope to onboard them and begin business relationships with FRF
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
100%- it is a very well run program which sets you up for a great career with a fantastic company

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Absolutely- I have developed multiple skills including: leadership, project management, strategy, risk management just to name a few

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well- the program ran seamlessly alongside work with great support from both my employer and university
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A real high level of support- in particular, you have a team leader and a dedicated academic mentor who support you with all aspects of your job and studies
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A high level- good academic mentors who supported you both during teaching and during studies
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
100%- it has set me up for a good career and I still use the material/concepts in my work today
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
Although we don't have a long list of activities outside of work, there is a great focus on culture/people

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend First Response Finance Limited to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Well paid roles, progression, a very stable and robust employer, supportive management, hybrid working- the list goes on
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to First Response Finance Limited?
Be yourself- that way the company will decide whether you are a good fir for the role/culture and vice versa
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