Reading articles can only go so far – you should definitely do some role-playing. And I think I saw another member offer to set up a role-playing group here recently, so seek that out. In the meantime, I do think this article is helpful. We’ve kept it updated as the hiring market has kept changing, and @hana-elliott is super experienced in hiring sales folks, so her advice is $$$ https://www.saleshacker.com/sales-interview-questions-answers/
^ THIS. Work through that article and write down your answers for each question, then practice! It will help with the nerves.
If you don’t have answers for all the sales questions, think about how your other experience can apply. So much of this job is people skills, diligence, persistence, resourcefulness, and work ethic. Think about how you can demonstrate those.
And in general, think about what the interviewer is actually looking for with each question. e.g., If they ask, “Tell me about a time you disagreed with a coworker or boss,” what they’re looking for is an understanding of how you handle conflict — if you will be patient and direct and understanding rather than defensive or right.
tl;dr: They’ll want a sense that you can do the job, but beyond that, that you’re eager to learn and grow, and that you won’t suck to work with. Good luck!!
Reading articles can only go so far – you should definitely do some role-playing. And I think I saw another member offer to set up a role-playing group here recently, so seek that out. In the meantime, I do think this article is helpful. We’ve kept it updated as the hiring market has kept changing, and @hana-elliott is super experienced in hiring sales folks, so her advice is $$$ https://www.saleshacker.com/sales-interview-questions-answers/
^ THIS. Work through that article and write down your answers for each question, then practice! It will help with the nerves.
If you don’t have answers for all the sales questions, think about how your other experience can apply. So much of this job is people skills, diligence, persistence, resourcefulness, and work ethic. Think about how you can demonstrate those.
And in general, think about what the interviewer is actually looking for with each question. e.g., If they ask, “Tell me about a time you disagreed with a coworker or boss,” what they’re looking for is an understanding of how you handle conflict — if you will be patient and direct and understanding rather than defensive or right.
tl;dr: They’ll want a sense that you can do the job, but beyond that, that you’re eager to learn and grow, and that you won’t suck to work with. Good luck!!
Thank you
Wow
We’re on the edge of our seats, @tz705829. How was the interview?