Business Development Team Manager Review

Line Manager for 7 Sales Development Representatives, who are responsible for bringing new business in. Day-day, decision making around segmentation, inbound customer queries, general management including 121's.

Managing projects, managing difficult conversations. Given additional responsibilities, for example I am responsible for the UKs sales training, which has allowed me to develop presenting skills.

I have so far enjoyed my programme, it has given me a lot of opportunity to progress within Pearson and learn new things.

Very well organised. The HR lead is in contact regularly and I know where I can go for support and questions.

I receive all the support I require. They allow me to get on with my work, and are flexible for how it best works for me.

My training provider often "forgets" or doesnt understand that we are apprentices and have full time roles the other 4 days a week and so often can be quite demanding. They are also sometimes hard to get hold off and somethings are not communicated/explained well. My employer is very good at discussing/advocating for me on my behalf.

I feel my qualification has given me a lot of new skills which can be applied in my role and allow me to understand how I can further develop.

very rarely. I work remotely and so this is quite difficult. However, there are get togethers twice a year with other apprentices and I am able to meet with my direct reports 3/4 times a year.

Yes

They have provided a lot of opportunity and allowed me to progress in a short space of time. My colleagues, manager and apprenticeship co-ordinator have always supported and encouraged me with my apprenticeship.

You are able to start apprenticeships within role or move up onto higher apprenticeships, so dont be afraid to apply for a job or a lower level apprenticeship, as the opportunity to complete a higher level is always available.