Question Overview: An ideal candidate will know how to ask the right questions to understand a client’s needs. The right questions will help the candidate to make a sale. Look for candidates who will ask questions about the client’s needs, their business, their competitors and their goals.
Sample Answer: I would ask questions about the client’s needs, their business, their competitors and their goals. I would also ask them if they have any problems with their current products or services.
Question Overview: An ideal candidate should know about your company's marketing strategies. If you are looking for a sales representative, the ideal candidate should know about your company's marketing strategies. Candidates should be able to talk about your company's marketing strategies and how they will help you sell more products.
Sample Answer: I know that you are currently using a mix of online and offline marketing strategies. I am confident that I can increase sales by using these strategies.
Question Overview: An ideal candidate should have a reason for looking to change jobs. The reason for looking to change jobs should be related to the position you are hiring for. For example, if you are hiring a sales representative, the candidate should be looking to change jobs because they want to increase their sales and earn more money.
Sample Answer: I am looking to change jobs because I want to increase my sales and earn more money.
Question Overview: An ideal candidate should be available to start work as soon as possible. Look for candidates who are available to start work immediately. If the candidate is not available to start work immediately, ask them when they will be available.
Sample Answer: I am available to start work immediately.
Question Overview: An ideal candidate should have a weakness that is not related to the job. For example, if you are hiring a sales representative, the ideal candidate should have a weakness in their personal life, such as spending too much time on social media. The candidate's weakness should not be related to the job.
Sample Answer: I spend too much time on social media.
Question Overview: An ideal candidate should be able to provide you with a specific answer to this question. If you are hiring someone from out of state, you might want to know if they are willing to relocate. If you are hiring someone from out of the country, you might want to know if they have any visa issues.
Sample Answer: I am originally from New York. I am willing to relocate.
Question Overview: An ideal candidate should have a specific salary in mind. Sales representatives should have a salary range in mind, as well as a specific salary. An ideal candidate should be able to provide you with a salary range and a specific salary amount.
Sample Answer: I am looking for a salary of $50,000 to $60,000 per year.
Question Overview: An ideal candidate should be able to handle problems and overcome them. Look for candidates who have experience with handling problems in their previous jobs. Candidates should be able to provide you with examples of how they handled a problem in their previous job.
Sample Answer: In my previous position as a sales representative, I was in trouble when I lost a client. I handled the situation by identifying the problem and finding a solution.
Question Overview: An ideal candidate should be able to handle rejection well. A sales representative needs to be able to handle rejection and move on to the next sale. If a candidate cannot handle rejection, they will not be successful in sales. Look for candidates who can explain how they deal with rejection and how they move on from it.
Sample Answer: I have been rejected many times in my previous jobs. I have learned how to deal with rejection and move on. I am confident that I can make a sale and close the deal.
Question Overview: An ideal candidate will have a proven record of success in closing sales. The candidate should be able to provide you with examples of how they closed sales in their previous jobs.
Sample Answer: I close sales by following the steps to make a sale. I ask probing questions, make recommendations and close the deal.
Question Overview: An ideal candidate should be able to tell you what makes them special. They should be able to tell you what makes them stand out from the other candidates. They should be able to tell you what makes them a great fit for the position.
Sample Answer: I am a hard worker and I am always willing to learn new things. I am confident in my skills and I am always willing to go the extra mile.
Question Overview: An ideal candidate should have a strong desire to succeed in sales. The candidate should have a strong desire to make sales and to help your company succeed. Look for candidates who have a strong desire to succeed in sales and who are willing to work hard to make sales.
Sample Answer: I am motivated by the desire to succeed in sales. I want to help my company succeed and I want to make as many sales as possible.
Question Overview: An ideal candidate should be looking for a job that will allow them to grow and to make a lot of money. Look for candidates who are motivated to make a lot of money and who want to grow in their careers.
Sample Answer: I am looking for a job that will allow me to grow and make a lot of money.
Question Overview: An ideal candidate should know about the company that they are applying to work for. Look for candidates who have done their research on your company and know about your products and services.
Sample Answer: I know that TQL is a company that sells products to customers. I also know that TQL has a great reputation for customer service.
Question Overview: An ideal candidate should be able to handle customer objections. A sales representative should be able to handle objections from customers and still make the sale. Look for candidates who will be able to provide you with specific examples of how they handled customer objections in their previous jobs.
Sample Answer: In my previous job as a sales representative, I handled customer objections by overcoming them with confidence. I was able to make the sale because I was confident in my ability to overcome any objection.
Question Overview: An ideal candidate should have a passion for sales. If the candidate does not have a passion for sales, they will not be able to make many sales. Look for candidates who have a passion for sales and who have a desire to make sales.
Sample Answer: I want to work in this field because I have a passion for sales. I enjoy making sales and helping people.
Question Overview: If you are hiring a sales representative who will be driving to make sales, you will want to make sure that they have a valid driver's license.
Sample Answer: Yes.
Question Overview: An ideal candidate should be available during the times that your company needs them. If your company needs a sales representative to work during the day, the ideal candidate should be available during the day. If your company needs a sales representative to work during the evening, the ideal candidate should be available during the evening.
Sample Answer: I am available during the day and evening.
Question Overview: An ideal candidate should be proud of their past achievements. Look for candidates who are proud of their past achievements and can name specific achievements that they are proud of.
Sample Answer: I am proud of my ability to exceed my sales goals. I am also proud of my ability to work well with others.
Question Overview: An ideal candidate should be aggressive in their sales approach. A sales representative should be able to make a lot of sales in a short period of time. Look for candidates who are aggressive and confident in their ability to make sales.
Sample Answer: I am very aggressive in my sales approach. I am confident that I can make a lot of sales for your company.