NAW Special, Episode 3 – Chris Gelderd (Bid Manager @ OCS UK)-NAW Special, Episode 3

NAW Special, Episode 3 – Chris Gelderd (Bid Manager @ OCS UK)

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Chris Gelderd, bid manager at OCS, shares how a Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship helped him grow from bid coordinator to manager. He explains that the apprenticeship deepened his understanding of sales, customer needs, and the wider impact of his work. Chris says it boosted his confidence, helped him ask better questions, and gave him structure alongside his job. He encourages others to “go for it,” praising the support of his manager, coach, and colleagues. Overall, he sees apprenticeships as empowering, practical, and a great way to develop professionally while working.

Keywords

Sales Executive Apprenticeship

bid manager

professional development

customer needs

workplace learning