Growth Territory Sales Review

by IBM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

My role is in growth sales, which involves creating opportunities within existing and new relationships with clients.

9/10

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

So many skills, we are constantly being offered education and training courses to improve our skills such as client conversations.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme, it is such a good opportunity

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised, work is very understanding of my university commitment and whenever anything new appears, we are made aware.

9/10

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

So much, I have a foundation manager who supports me with university and work as well as line manager who is always supportive and happy to answer questions. I also have a good relationship with the team lead who is always supportive

10/10

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

At university there are always drop in sessions available for support, there is an email where any questions can be sent as well as the tutors being supportive.

8/10

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

Very well, my business management degree has given me skills that can be applicable to any scenario within a workplace

9/10

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.)

There are always events being advertised within the foundation community such as quiz nights and virtual drinks

9/10

9a. Would you recommend IBM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is such an amazing company who provide the best support through the foundation community and have such good benefits, they treat their employees very well

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

Do it, it's so worth a shot, put time into your application and make it count, IBM is a great place to be