Business developer Review

by Howdens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10

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

The main focus of my role is to build relationships with our customers, I will call customers from our account base and try to find out what they are doing, what they are doing next and how we can help with this.

7/10

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

Yes, my communication skills/ confidence over the phone has improved massively. My kitchen knowledge has also increased alot!

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the job I do, and the apprenticeship side of it is just as enjoyable, I just find it difficult to make time to do the work sometimes.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Howdens is very well organised, we have smashed targets every month. The apprenticeship side of things isn't the most organised to be honest, as i don't have a schedule for when i am supposed to do work, and sometimes i fall behind on the work.

5/10

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

My employer has helped me out a lot when it comes to the actual job, but hasn't given me much support on the apprenticeship side of things.

5/10

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

My apprentice coach has helped me massively, she gives me great advice and helps my confidence when it comes to the apprenticeship.

9/10

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

It helps me get a better understanding of how to evolve a conversation from customer to customer. And it helps my knowledge grow on the admin side of things.

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.)

We have a few events at Howdens, one of these is called XPO. This is where people from around the country look at different kitchens and new kitchens.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because it is an amazing career opportunity, and has no many different areas of work.

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

TRUST THE PROCESS, it will take time to adapt to the job, especially if your kitchen knowledge isn't the greatest. You will get there, it just takes time.