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B2B Sales Apprentice Review

at Unilever

Degree Apprenticeship

Sales

Kingston upon Thames

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

4.5 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - 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
Managed key UK customers including Amazon, delivering 18% sales growth and achieving the best ever performance on the account since it’s launch.
Delivered insight-driven solutions to optimise revenue growth and mix performance
Supported nurturing new business leads, onboarding and execution
Lead on key operation processes such as forecasting, trading terms and commercial tenders whilst educating other account managers on key internal processes related to customer management.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I find the course interesting and challenges me to develop.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Negotiation, People Management, Time Management, Sales Skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
From Unilever's perspective, very well however, Middlesex are very poor in organising lecturers and content is often a few years out of date.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
More than enough
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Very little - Feedback is provided on a essay basis but nothing more than a few words
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The sales skills are targeted in improving my ability to sell.
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
Yes, lots of events and opportunities

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The supportive nature of the business and the breadth of brands.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
Be your authentic self!
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