Trainee Commercial Manager Review

by Marks & Spencer

Rating

7.7/10

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

Completing store visual and commercial walks, reviewing and probing sales performance, role modelling key service behaviours, engaging with customers, coaching colleagues.

10/10

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

I have greatly developed my leadership skills and commercial intuition.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my scheme as it gives me live accountability, as well as meeting my training and development needs.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Marks & Spencer?

I am a future business leader and I am treated fairy and with respect.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The scheme is unstructured and your development and opportunities are largely self driven.

1/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

I receive monthly contact from my training provider.

7/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I feel very supported by my employer to succeed.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

The salary of a trainee commercial mamanger is significantly lower than that of a commercial manager.

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are external opportunities available if you wish to pursue them.

5/10

9. Would you recommend Marks & Spencer to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a fantastic company to work for and the support network is in place to succeed, but you must be prepared to drive your own development and progression.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Marks & Spencer?

If you have a head for business and strong interpersonal skills, you should seriously consider applying to M&S.