Regional Support Manager Review

by The Parts Alliance

Rating

10/10

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

Supporting regional director. Communicating with branch managers. Looking at way of improving efficiency and sales turnover. Looking at ways to become back of house compliant. Being involved with Budgets and targets.

10/10

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

Developed better communication and relationships with managers. Have improved my knowledge around EBITDA, budgets and resource planning. Have learn how to set a clear and direct business plan.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the program. I feel confident that i will be successful and that is a huge boost for me.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

considering my lack of time i have had for the programme (due to covid) its worked out great. My tutor is fantastic. Very supportive and helps work problems.

10/10

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

My Director is my mentor. Always available to talk through pieces and provide some guidance. Allows me a few hours a week to work on the programme. But its tough when we have low staff levels and other projects on the go.

10/10

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

Always there if/when i need help. Our one to ones are great, i always come away feeling really positive. He understands that i can struggle with time, But we work the solution and i come away no longer feeling low.

10/10

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

So far a lot of the things i have already covered in my role. But its been great having my knowledge tested. Finding new ways of doing things. It has allowed me to see some questions and projects in a different light.

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.)

Currently nothing Real. Where can actually get together. We do have a chat group and have some great banter on social media for all those that wish to join in.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend The Parts Alliance to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have always felt like a valued employee. I cant say i would agree with every decision the company has made. But my line manager feeds the thoughts from the board and i can understand the reasons for it. Great to work for.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The Parts Alliance?

Confidence and understanding is key. Confidence in yourself and your abilities. Confidence that you and improve in yourself. Understand that it might not always be plain sailing. Understand that, as a tea, we work together.