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Trade Marketing Internb- Retail Review

at BSH

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

Milton Keynes

Review Submitted: May 2021

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
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
• Working with a variety of internal stakeholders to ensure well rounded knowledge of the retail channel.
• Gain detailed knowledge of the large appliance market including competition, opportunities and challenges.
• Understand the national trade marketing calendar, contribute to the activation of national campaigns and analyze performance to give insight into future planning.
• Assist with retailer specific projects i.e. product launches, marketing campaigns, and digital content.
• Liaise with external agencies both promotional and creative in order to achieve a specified brief.
• Be a point of contact for all trade marketing enquiries.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, within my role I was given the opportunity to contribute my ideas and work independently as well as a part of the team on various projects.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
The skills I have been able to develop throughout my placement year are communication skills through lisasing with external agencies. Commercial awarenness as I have been able to analyse the large appliance market. Problem solving, attention to detail and initiative have been key.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I recieved a great level of support from my managers as well as the company in general. A good amount of training was given at the start of the placement and this carried on throughout the year.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very friendly and open company culture.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
My placement has been a very enjoyable experience which was full of great learning opportunities. I have developed various skills that I use in and outside the workplace.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at BSH
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BSH to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to BSH
Be yourself and involve yourself as much as you can!
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