Sales Operations Apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

Usually involves being involved in wider business/sales topics, preparing information for slide decks etc. Wide variety of topics going on

8/10

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

Developed skills used in the workplace when it comes to using software, but also interpersonal skills such as confidence when meeting new people and presenting

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Uni course is structured well, we are given the programme structure, there are regular meetings between my line manager and uni. there are regular meetings between my line manager and apprentice advisor. I am not aware of the communication between the uni and between apprentice advisors.

7/10

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

I receive the required support from my line manager, If I have a query I will direct it there first. I am also able to ask for help from my apprentice advisor for things in work and outside of work also

8/10

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

Time is allowed to be allocated towards completing uni assignments, also allowed to share ideas and ask for feedback on an assignment if required between my line manager

8/10

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

The content I am learning is directly applicable to my role but also ongoing topics within the workplace, I am able to directly apply and can understand the theory more appropriately

10/10

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.)

I know of many events that occur, I am not a part of these, but there are sport activities, and there are regular activities which will happen in departments - meals etc.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend BMW Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

There is a lot of variety in the work to do, varying from business, to manufacturing, engineering, finance etc. It is a company that can provide a lot of opportunities, there is also a positive culture.

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

To develop your understanding of the brand, - what its values are and who the brand is targeting its customers to. Research the news for anything that relates to the industry which we operate in, and any other topics that may impact business.