Brand Manager/Account Executive Review

by Nestle

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

-Managing customer relationships by gathering and presenting essential category data. -Keeping stakeholders informed of any brand related decisions/directions. -Working with world-renowned brands to further enhance our brand and values. -Liaising with our diversity team on how to improve equality, gender disparity, & other socially contemporary issues.

10/10

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

-Leadership -Agility -Social Skills -Degree in Professional Management -eBusiness certified -LinkedIn Courses -Project Management -Time management

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Thoroughly enjoy my current apprenticeship with Nestlé. On the CMDA programme, and what I love most is the fact that I have the opportunity to rotate over 4 different functions that being; Marketing, Supply Chain, Commercial Development Team, & Sales. In addition, my values are appreciated thanks to the Inclusion & Belonging team.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organized. This being a rotation based programme, allows the apprentice to move every 6 months to a different function. This happens 4 times which takes you to 2 years, thereafter in your final year you get to specialize in which division you enjoyed the most. Every 6 weeks, you attend a 1 week study school at Sheffield Hallam Uni.

10/10

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

-Weekly meetings with the HRBusiness Partner. -Daily/Weekly meetings with line manager. -Specifically assigned coach/mentor both from a work & uni perspective. -Mentor/Mentee programme available at Nestlé. -Academy team @ Nestlé available for support, assistance, & training.

10/10

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

-Uni based tutor/coach. -Hallam Help/support. -Accessibility is very easy.

10/10

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

The modules are made in tandem with the rotation divisions objectives. Modules encompass; project management tools, Principles of Sales & Marketing, Organisational Purpose/Objectives & HRM systmes/processes.

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.)

-Nestlé Annual Awards. Social linkups with team. -Fitness & Wellbeing teams -Inclusion & Belonging team. -Mental Health First Aiders team

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Nestle to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

-Competitive Pay & Rewards -Values/Purpose/Objectives/Motivations -Team & Culture -Training available -Personal Development -World Renowned Brands -Social Connections -Opportunities -Job security

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

Be Yourself because Everyone Else is Already Taken!!!!!!!!!!!