SALES Interview Questions & Answers! (How to PASS a Sales Interview!)

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HERE'S WHAT IS COVERED IN THE SALE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS TUTORIAL:
29 Sales interview questions you MUST prepare for;
7 outstanding answers to difficult Sales job interview questions;
Sales interview tips for being the standout candidate;
How to download the answers ALL 29 sales interview questions covered in this video.

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29 SALES INTERVIEW QUESTIONS TO PREPARE FOR:
Q1. Tell me about yourself. 00:54
Focus on:
- Skills, qualities and attributes you have.
- Any sales experience you possess.
- Type of person you are and what you will do in the role if they hire you.

Q2. Why do you want to work in sales? 02:56
Focus on the fact that sales is a challenging environment and you prefer to work in a situation where the pressure is on to meet difficult sales targets.

Q3. What skills and qualities are needed to work in sales? 04:20
Communication skills;
Being able to listen;
An understanding of the sales process;
Knowledge of the products and services you are selling;
Able to source new sales prospects;
The ability to work under pressure;
Being able to close a sales.

Q4. What makes you stand out from the other candidates? 06:35
- Being able to make a fast and immediate impact on the role;
- The fact you will learn the products and services they offer quickly so you can increase your sales conversion rate;
- You have a track record of achievement in sales;
- You have a thorough understanding of the sales process.
- You can close a sale with confidence.

Q5. How do you handle sales rejections? 09:05
Say that you handle sales rejections in a positive manner and you see rejections as an important part of your own professional development.
You will look to learn from the experience, but you also have confidence in your conversion rate.

Q6. At what point would you walk away from a sale? 09:43
Q7. Tell me about a mistake you made in sales and what you learned from it? 10:59
Q8. If successful, how much time would you spend cultivating customer relationships versus searching for new leads or clients, and why?
Q9. What are the first 3 questions you would ask a potential sales prospect?
Q10. How do you overcome customer objections?
Q11. What steps do you take to research prospects before you speak to them on the telephone? What specific information do you look for?
Q13. If we hired you in this sales position, what would you do in your first month of working here?
Q14. In sales, you will have to deal with pressure on a daily basis. How would you deal with the stress and pressure that comes with this position?
Q15. At what point would you stop pursuing a client?
Q16. Have you ever turned a prospect away? If so, why?
Sample Answer:
Q17. Tell me about a time when you lost a sale.
Q18. What's the best way to establish a relationship with a sales prospect?
Q19. Explain the steps you take, from the beginning of the sales process to the end.
Q20. Tell me about a time when you managed to achieve difficult sales targets.
Q21. How would you respond to a period of poor sales?
Q22. Tell me about an objection you had to overcome whilst selling?
Q23. Why have you chosen our company over others?
Q24. Why do you want to leave your job?
Q25. What are your strengths?
Q26. What’s your biggest weakness?
Q27. Why should we hire you?
Q28. Where do you see yourself in five years?
Q29. That’s the end of your sales interview. Do you have questions you’d like to ask us?

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