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AkzoNobel Area Sales Manager Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced

Updated 22 Mar 2021

AkzoNobel Area Sales Manager Interview Experiences for Experienced

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I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Mar 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. How will you help your team member when he need your support
  • Q2. How long will you take to respond to your junior colleague query

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep your previous business leads ready and show in a right direction to impress

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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. My working style in the maket
  • Ans. Place. My company product as much as in the market Keep eye on compition activty
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Still I don't have a interview call

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What you know about footwear market , why threading are coming in rubber adhesive
  • Ans. 

    Threading in rubber adhesive is used to enhance the durability and strength of footwear.

    • Footwear market is highly competitive and constantly evolving

    • Consumers demand durable and long-lasting shoes

    • Threading in rubber adhesive provides added strength and durability to the shoes

    • It also enhances the overall appearance of the shoes

    • Threading in rubber adhesive is commonly used in sports shoes and hiking boots

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Online test, math

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Very good company , ethical company good plateform for learning, life balance is very good

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Case Study 

How to increase the market share in a low market Share area?

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

How is sportsmanship shaping today's sports?

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1) Introduce Yourself 2) Why Sales? 3) Why Berger Paints? 4) Strengths & Weaknesses? 5) Strategy-Based Questions
  • Ans. 

    I am an experienced sales professional with a passion for driving growth and building strong customer relationships.

    • I have a proven track record of exceeding sales targets in my previous roles.

    • I am skilled in identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities.

    • I have excellent communication and negotiation skills.

    • I am a team player and enjoy collaborating with colleagues to achieve common goals.

    • I am result-oriented an...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always be upbeat whenever you are interviewing for a Sales Manager role.

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Aug 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What is your salary expectations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just tell what comes to your mind. When they ask your expectations, don't limit yourself. Just ask 100% increment.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basics of marketing, mock selling

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be calm, listen to the questions and try to gauge the objective of the questions and answer accordingly. The interview is more to evaluate you and less to evaluate your answers.

I was interviewed before Jan 2021.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What you know about the company and the industry

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident but not over confident
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Past Experience
  • Q2. Education qualifications
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. One to one round
  • Q2. Skill check personality test
Round 3 - Medical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Full body check up

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Overall good experience
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jan 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 1- Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. Three things u want to change in current profile

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, on time, dress properly, and honest approach, sharp observation
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. How would you measure the success of New product?
  • Ans. 

    The success of a new product can be measured by analyzing sales data, customer feedback, market share, and return on investment.

    • Analyze sales data to track the number of units sold and revenue generated

    • Collect customer feedback through surveys, reviews, and focus groups to gauge satisfaction and identify areas for improvement

    • Monitor market share to see how the new product is performing against competitors

    • Calculate retu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 2. If you know, the product network is weak, how would you approach this problem?
  • Ans. 

    I would conduct a thorough analysis of the current network, identify weaknesses, and develop a strategic plan to strengthen it.

    • Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current network to identify weak areas

    • Develop a strategic plan to address the weaknesses, such as increasing sales training for staff or expanding distribution channels

    • Implement measures to strengthen the network, such as improving communication with ex...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Q2. 2. Are you open to travel?
  • Q3. 3. Team handling is quite tricky business, what is your plan to handle low performing team members?

AkzoNobel Interview FAQs

How to prepare for AkzoNobel Area Sales Manager interview for experienced candidates?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at AkzoNobel. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at AkzoNobel expect are Sales, Analytical skills, MS Office, People Management Skills and Area Sales.

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