Sales Development Representative Review

by Experian

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I call and email our business clients everyday to qualify whether we are able to provide them with our services. I also complete outbound campaigns which is 'cold' outreach to companies to sell our products. I alos monitor a live chat called 'drift' supporting clients with any queries.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learned new sales skills and methods such as 'SPIN' training which has helped me perform in my role. I have also developed time-management and organisation skills as balancing my studies as well as my everyday role is challenging at times.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Overall, I do enjoy the apprenticeship as it is challenging at times but is still motivating and I feel grateful to be on such a competitive programme, which I will finish with a degree with no student debt and a good career progression trajectory.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is fairly well stuctured

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I do receive support if I need it and ask for it. Overall, I don't always take my 6 hours of allocated time as I don't want to fall behind on everyday workload. However, it is my responsibility to be vigilant in taking my designated university hours every week

7/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I feel I receive sufficient support

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Quite well

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes, I participate in volunteering opportunities where I can. For example, I attended a Careers Fair at Nottingham City College to promote degree apprenticeships to college students and share my experience so far.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Experian to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Experian is a good place to work

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Experian?

Be authentic and positive, but also have a hard working mind set and be motivated to achieve goals set