Pretend that you\'re applying for the sales manager\'s position. You are asked t

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Pretend that you're applying for the sales manager's position. You are asked to respond to the following ten questions:

100 words minimum per question

What do you like to do when you’re not at work?

What was your worst encounter with a salesperson, and how would you have improved that sales experience?

I’m sure you’ve been rejected before in a business situation. What were the circumstances, and how did you handle it?

If you were independently wealthy, what would you be doing right now?

Would you give us an example of the time when you had to be persistent, and would you describe the result?

Would you rather sell something or help someone buy?

This position is part of a pilot test. If it is successful, we will be hiring more part-time salespersons. What would you bring to the table that would help us make this pilot program a success?

If the pilot test is successful and we hire additional salespeople, do you see yourself managing this sales force?

If you could be anything other than a human, what would you be?

You will be given a set of weekly activities and weekly goals. How would you manage your time to achieve these goals?

Explanation / Answer

1. When I am not at work I like to socialize and spend time with people of different backgrounds and cultures. Spending time with different people of different background helps to learn about their way of living and thinking. I also like to network with people using social media and stay connected with them on regular basis. Apart from this, I like to get involved in CSR activities of the organisation which includes helping poor kids with education and teaching them concepts of different subjects. In my free time, I keep myself updated with all the current news and event across the globe.

2. One of my worst encounter with a salesperson is when the salesperson directly initiated conversation with the benefits of the product rather than analysing the need of potential customers and inquiring about the same. It is important for a salesperson to prepare before meeting a potential client. He should also develop a list of questions that would help him to learn more about the client. Then according to the requirement of client the product should be suggested but not forced upon the client.

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