Katie’s journey with Pricecheck began long before her first day in the office; it started during her second year at university with a brand marketing assignment that sparked her interest in the industry. Now, she’s putting that theory into practice.
Why were you interested in the placement at Pricecheck?
In my second year, one of my assignments was in association with Pricecheck, marketing one of the company's brands. I particularly enjoyed this assignment for its applicability to the industry, as working with the company helped me to understand the business as a whole. I loved the involvement of Pricecheck, with current placement students sharing their experiences, and Lucy from the People team being at our disposal for questions and advice.
How did you find the recruitment process?
The recruitment process was very relaxed, with the interviews feeling more like a friendly chat with minimal pressure. The People team ensure communication at every point of the process, from feedback on the task you complete to updating you on your progress and surrounding opportunities.
What skills have you developed so far?
Communication
Writing emails and talking on the phone to customers has aided my ability to communicate effectively, both with colleagues and customers.
Confidence
Beginning a full-time job and gaining an understanding of Pricecheck has boosted my confidence. The nature of the role means all questions are encouraged, which has boosted my confidence in discussing the role with my colleagues, as well as having an expanded knowledge.
Organisation
From planning my trip to work to effectively managing tasks throughout the day, I feel as though I have developed my organisation and time management skills to make the most out of each day in my placement.
What does an average day look like?
One of my favourite things about Pricecheck is that every day looks different. I have had the opportunity to cover various territories and have learned so much from the different reps and Sales Supports that I have covered. Throughout my day, I will email tailored offers to customers around the world, call these customers about our promotions and answer any questions they have
What has been your favourite project that you’ve worked on?
I particularly enjoyed covering one of the territories whilst our reps attended the IAW trade show in Cologne. The fast-paced environment challenged me and left me with a lot of responsibility. It was great to feel trusted within just a few months and see how my actions positively affected the territory I was working on.
What advice would you give to someone interested in a Pricecheck placement?
Look into Pricecheck as a whole, the different areas of the business, the development of the company and the work that people do. It might not be that you know much about Pricecheck yet, but working with brands that are household names is so exciting.
Be confident in the knowledge from your degree and put that into the interviews and tasks.
Go for it! Be yourself, and show that you are an enthusiastic, willing individual.
