Sales and Marketing Intern Review

by pladis Global

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I really enjoyed my internship, I don't think you would find another that allowed you to do 10 weeks of field sales independently so was a completely new experience.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My colleagues were lovely and supportive.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The training weeks placed throughout the three months really helped to set yourself up and develop throughout the process.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I would start at 8.30 planning out my route for sales each day. Head off at 9 and be back around 4. There was definitely enough time to reach 12 stores each day. On the three training weeks you get they were well planned and very informative.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot but not in the way it was stressful. You are working on your own for 10 weeks selling to your own home area so it is really up to you how much you do and how much you push yourself.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The sales training at the beginning was really helpful and something i will remember. Once you are out on the road its your time to put what you have learnt into practice and you can always contact head office if you want advice.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • We were not in the office much but it seemed upbeat and positive.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Parts of the internship were really well organised like contracts and meetings. In the first few days different managers would come out with contradictory comments about how we were supposed to sell the items and pricing but that was fixed by the end of the first week.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Car

    National Travel

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have been offered a graduate role with the company so at the moment they are very appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • 4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • You were allowed to work from home and when you had the training weeks they would put us up in a hotel with your room and all food paid for. There wasn't any socialising when working from home but when coming back for the training weeks we would go out for dinner with our boss and go to the pub most days after work with the other interns.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • No there wasn't but that was partly because we were working all over the country.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Sales

London

September 2017

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