Corporate Account Manager Review

by Softcat

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

My role is managing accounts that trade with Softcat. On a daily basis, I communicate with customers to provide IT solutions for their businesses.

9/10

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

I've learnt communicative skills, skills within sales and how to work as a team.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It can seem overwhelming at times to perform as an account manager whilst also juggling apprenticeship work but, it is doable and is creating a path for future opportunities.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I believe our programme is structured well to align with priorities at Softcat, but it could've been easier to break down projects/ tasks later in advance without it seeming as if it's being brought to us all at once.

8/10

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

Softcat provide great support whether that's in a team or individually. There is such a wide variety of resource and people with great experience and advice.

9/10

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

We only receive support from one individual at Firebrand. He is super supportive and really wants us to do well.

8/10

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

I believe it helps in the sense that we carry out tasks and e-learning associated with IT sales and basic worklife skills.

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.)

There are various professional networking events announced and carried out within Softcat for people of all departments to take place in.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because it is a great company to work for and provides immense support and opportunities in the working world. Everyone there is really friendly and the culture really brings everyone together.

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

I would say to give it your best shot and even if applying for a specific something you didn't think you wanted, that's okay as you can change departments and gain experience in all sectors.