Account Executive Review

by Softcat

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Includes managing the whole sales cycle for customers, from the first outreach up until the final sale. Also, you are provided with lots of training to ensure that you are the best of your abilitiy.

10/10

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

I've learnt many skills in this apprenticeship, including sales skills, IT knowledge and an overall improvement on my competencies such as confidence.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme was enjoyable from start to finish.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme was organised very well, there is a fair balance between selling and learning from the very first day which was great.

10/10

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

Support from both of Softcat and Firebrand was excellent

10/10

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

We had 4 off-site weeks for training throughout the programme which were very beneficial, on top of this the support throughout the coursework was excellent.

10/10

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

I've seen an increase in my sales performance every month since being on the apprenticeship, this is a mix of hard work and the great knowledge from the apprenticeship.

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.)

There are plenty of extra-curricular activities, often with one happening per week. There is a six-a-side football league which anyone can take part in.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

This is the best place I have ever worked, I've already referred it to a friend and he is also loving it!

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

Be yourself. It is very important to get involved with the culture here. Also, it is important to have a work/life balance as it can be difficult to manage that here.