Junior Sales Executive Review

by Premier Foods

Rating

9/10

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

My job included working in the Wholesale channel, and developing our business with some of the smaller customers, who had been in decline year on year.

10/10

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

I have developed my confidence, sales skills and excel competency

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Thoroughly

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I was the first commercial apprentice, the only watch out was some of my rotations felt a bit rushed

8/10

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

The whole commercial team have been highly supportive

10/10

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

Always picking up the phone, however sometimes being unsure during the assessment process.

8/10

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

Whilst some processes were verbally outlined / written about, I learnt much quicker practically doing it at PF, as opposed to with JGA

7/10

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.)

Linkedin learning

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Premier Foods to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The whole team is very supportive and want you to succeed. I have also learnt lots outside of sales, and have had the opportunity to try out other functions in the business.

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

Be honest