Cruise Trading Executive Review

Analyse sales on a day-to-day basis, picking out trends and taking price actions accordingly to meet targets. Monitor stock to ensure commitments will be delivered and communicate stock demands to wider teams to manage conflicting requirements of the business. Update the wider team on sales performance and collaborate with various departments to enhance sales. Build and update reports to ensure data is updated and relevant.

Definitely, during the course of the placement, I have developed my confidence exponentially both in presenting and decision making. A key part of the role is managing conflicting needs which has developed my ability to juggle differing business priorities. The last year has changed my thinking process in tackling a problem and identifying the best solution. It's also provided the opportunity to develop my project management skills, working within a team to deliver a project end-to-end, ensuring it stays on track to meet deadlines and fulfils it's objective.

Yes, if the role wasn't filled by a placement they would hire someone for the job so you play a key part in the business. As such you have just as much responsibility as any other employee. As a placement you have additional responsibilities as you are given placement specific projects that revolve around improving certain areas of the company which you present to the senior leadership team.

You are provided with support throughout the year and you are provided with key contacts within different areas of the business to support you from within and outside your team. Before even starting your placement you will be assigned a buddy from the current placements to answer any questions prior to starting your role, then you will be assigned a buddy from a colleague outside of you team to support you in adapting to the working environment/routine. Then 6 months into your placement you are assigned a mentor, typically someone senior in the business to help guide you fro future career goals.

There were different socials organised throughout the year within and outside the department, including team trips to London. TUI as a whole is very friendly, teams often organise things for staffs birthdays.

I thoroughly enjoyed my year, you are given the same responsibility as a regular employee and the working environment is one where you feel valued. Your line manager want's you to get the most out of the year you can so will support you in your learning and progression as much as possible. Overall, it's a great company to work for and you'll get more than just a role out of your placement.

Yes

Be yourself and be confident in your own abilities.