Corporate Sales Apprentice Review

by Softcat

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

The role consists of targeting new accounts, prospecting business and working to build relationships further with existing customers. We also work with our vendors to provide the best solution for the customer.

10/10

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

My industry knowledge has definitely increased as well as as my confidence when speaking to customers around our offerings

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the culture of the company and the people I work around. We are taught frequently on relevant things in the industry to keep us ahead.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised, between Firebrand and Softcat all basis are covered to meet my apprentice standard as well as progressing in my role.

10/10

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

I get a lot of support in my role from my mentor, manager, team and people in the business.

10/10

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

A lot we have bi-weekly reviews and then longer meetings once a month to go over the apprenticeship and my progression as a whole

10/10

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

Yes as my knowledge about systems allows me to speak more fluently about our offerings

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.)

Yes we have been out on networking events, vendor evening and out with customers

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The support, culture, progression and people

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

Work hard and make the most of the resource available.