Business Developer Review
at Howdens
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Sales
Tamworth
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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:
4/5
Phone calls, serving on the counter, chasing leads, chasing and updating rep leads, pricing, customer service
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I loved the programme, very informative, I've learnt loads and grown as an individual, been very tough balancing this along side my day to day job.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I've learnt about the importance of the Manager role and what's involved.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured, organised, my tutor was very helpful.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
She's involved in regular meetings, where required and has been assisting where needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My training provider has been fantastic, always offering help and support and guidance where needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I've learnt so many news things regarding leadership and management, I think I've learnt so much more about myself as a person and my skillset has definitely grown.
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 we have depot events, sporting activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work, home from home organisation, you meet a lot of new people and there are so many opportunities within the company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Howdens?
Just be yourself and work hard, aim high and the rest will come, believe in yourself.
