2006-09-20 11:11:32 · 5 answers · asked by the man 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I remember one that a Radio Shack manager asked my husband: "If a person walks in with $20, how would you convince them to leave the $20 at the store."
It's a sales job, so ask them to sell you their pen they are currently using. You'll get an idea of their thinking on their feet ability.
Ask them why kind of investigation they did before the job interview concerning your products. They have never sold before but they should have the idea that first, you should know what you're going to be selling.
2006-09-20 11:15:03 · answer #1 · answered by hawkthree 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When we interview salespeople I always find that trying to make that person uncomfortable as possible is best. See how they handle pressure and difficult situations. What you're asking them doesn't matter (as long as you're staying away from things like sexual situations, race, age etc.) A person that can handle difficult or uncomfortable situations well is the kind of personality that can sell, you can train them on the product after you've made that determination.
2006-09-20 11:45:04 · answer #2 · answered by g_tastyfish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Question #1: what qualities or atributes would you bring to the company?
Question #2: why do you want a career in sales?
Question #3: what is one aspect about your life that you are proud of?
Question #4: what is one aspect of your life you would like to improve upon?
2006-09-20 11:22:50 · answer #3 · answered by anonymous 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can see a list of questions for personal interview here
http://interviewinfo.net/forums/thread/116.aspx
might be of some help
2006-09-23 16:50:40 · answer #4 · answered by Quartz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What would you do if you saw a customer steal something?
What would you do if you saw an employee steal something?
What attributes make a great salesperson?
What do you like most about being on the floor selling merchandise?
2006-09-20 11:15:26 · answer #5 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋