Corporate Sales Support Apprentice Review

by Softcat

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10

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

Inbox based. Reactive to inbound AM requests. Capable at raising quotes, orders and using the major vendor Deal Registration and bid portals. Working with both AM and customer requests. Primarily focused around day to day requests. With some time allocated to apprenticeship work if feasible.

8/10

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

I have built upon my verbal and written communication. I have become more self-assured as an individual and can foster relationships easily with internal staff. I have helped mentor and support both my team and the wider team by taking on different responsibilities.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it because of the people I work with and how supportive everyone around me is. There is always someone willing to help and I know there is support available.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is structured okay, could be better if it was more suited to my role day-to-day.

7/10

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

I receive good support from my employer.

8/10

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

I receive excellent support.

8/10

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

It helps to certain extent in terms understanding the sales process and how customer approach us as resellers. With regards to my role, I only come in later in the sales process so my exposure in other areas are little but I am getting more with the help of my manager and apprentice learning mentor.

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.)

Yes there are, I should get involved more and keep tabs of what comes up.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Whether it's their first job, Softcat is a well recognised company with plenty of roles and support available. It is guaranteed to look good on your CV should you wish to apply somewhere else in the future. They are known for being one of the great places to work and they will go above and beyond for their employees making sure they feel supported and find a role that suits you.

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

Keep your options open, think carefully about the role you want to apply for. I would advise you choose something are interested in or passionate about as this will make coming into work feel more enjoyable.