Showroom Sales Manager Review

by Travis Perkins Plc

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.4/10

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

I am the Showroom Sales Manager at City Plumbing in Chelmsford. I have appointments with customers, designing and quoting for their future bathroom. I order the goods in, arrange delivery to the customer and make after-sale calls. I see the customer journey from start to finish.

7/10

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

I have learnt many sales techniques, how to deal with customer queries and problems. I have learnt how to navigate around the companies ordering system.

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

While being on the programme and learning so many new things I have enjoyed having someone as a point of contact to guide me through everything.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme has been rocky in some parts. Once I was able to have a call with my coach and clear up some questions I felt better.

6/10

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

I know at any point if I was stuck with something I could call or email [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] and she will always give me time to help me out.

7/10

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

As mentioned above, [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] has been super helpful when I felt a bit stuck.

7/10

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

I have learnt more about the business side of sales and everyday branch life than I would if I didn't take part in this programme.

6/10

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 am not aware of any, but I don't tend to look for them either

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Travis Perkins Plc to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A good company to work for that allows you to grow and step up.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins Plc?

Keep asking questions, no question is a silly question.