Shopper Marketing Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7/10

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

I am in shopper marketing. I book media for brands such as magazine adverts, digital six sheets. I run partnership marketing for Boots account so book all online activity. I complete the Purchase orders and process these along with all rebates accrued for Boots

8/10

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

Excel Skills Communication skills Leadership Skills Team work and independent working

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy my role and the job i carry out daily

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I is really well structured. There are points of contact for every job that needs to be done

8/10

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

Monthly catch up's are put n place to see how things are going, what you find good or bad about programme

3/10

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

There could be more communication through training provider. He is good at giving feedback and helping, although takes a while to receive this and a lot of persistence

6/10

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

I am not sure the qualification helps extremely. It gives me better insight to my role and allows e to consider other perspectives and external factors, however once being taught my tasks, it is fairly understandable without my qualification

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, we do team quizzes, going out for lunches, sporting events such as dodgeball

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Such a positive company and an amazing atmosphere to work in

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

Being a people person will go far, everyone is friendly and helpful. Dont be afraid of a challenge and learning new skills. Jump right in, be passionate and show your potential at every opportunity.