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Updated 8 Apr 2024

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4 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

General current affairs topic

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About yourself and asked to sell a pen

Senior Sales Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is YTD targets and how can you achieve
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jan 2022. 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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Challenges in role and solution for the problem
  • Ans. 

    The challenges in the role of State Sales Head and their solutions

    • Managing a large sales team and ensuring their productivity

    • Dealing with intense competition in the market

    • Meeting sales targets and achieving revenue goals

    • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients

    • Adapting to changing market trends and customer preferences

    • Developing effective sales strategies and tactics

    • Motivating and training the sales te...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How good in Team handling and techniques to improve business
  • Ans. 

    I have extensive experience in team handling and implementing techniques to improve business.

    • I have successfully managed and led teams in my previous roles, effectively delegating tasks and ensuring collaboration.

    • I have implemented various strategies such as regular team meetings, goal setting, and performance tracking to improve team productivity.

    • I have also introduced training programs and workshops to enhance the sk...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Very good company and employee welfare and support from seniors

State Sales Head Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Effective way of team handling? how to ensure growth of team members?
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A.O. Smith Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jan 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic of your graduation
  • Q2. Basic knowledge about industrial field
  • Q3. Based on your Previous experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for A.O. Smith Diploma Trainee Engineer interview:
  • InfoBasic
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good company for freshers for making experience and not that much heavy work and working environment is good

Diploma Trainee Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Wich of the following laws states that: in any electrical network the algebraic sum of the current meeting at a poin is zero ?
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Sales Executive Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 23 Jan 2018

I applied via JobPortal and was interviewed in Feb 2017. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. My current job profile My current CTC Expected CTC Why wnt to change my current job What is the expect with this company
  • Q2. My current job profile and how to selling increase
  • Ans. 

    To increase sales in my current job, I focus on building strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions.

    • Develop a deep understanding of the products or services being sold

    • Identify and target potential clients through research and networking

    • Build strong relationships with existing clients to encourage repeat business

    • Listen to clients' needs and concerns, and provide tailor...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: This interview is my first sales department interview it's amazing I will go and introduce myself and he was the introduction to ao Smith company and working profile he was the taste mee for the job and telling me that is the some products I am Costomer to tell mee how to sale this product but I am simply saying this is not possible to my side because of I can't knowledge this product so I m not describe this product and I want say any Costomer to his strong point and he was telling mee yes you are right that means I want sale some products to given his 100 % knowledge after I will convert to Costomer to sale
Skills: Communication, Body Language, Problem Solving, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Time Management, Decision Making Skills
Duration: <1 week

Sales Executive Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Do you know what is selling and how you can sell it?
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A.O. Smith interview questions for popular designations

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 Sales Executive

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I was interviewed in Apr 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Family background, father's job, personal details

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: There were three panelists.As I went in, I was first asked to present my CV. All of them were asking questions together. One was asking technical questions related to chemical engineering while the other two were taking the HR interview. They were all very polite and gentle.At first. I had to tell them my 10th and 12th percentage and my ranks in JEE Main, JEE Advanced and WBJEE. Then I was asked why I chose chemical engineering and what were my areas or subjects of interest. I answered Mass transfer and Chemical Reaction Engineering. They were quite impressed to hear as they said I was the first one who mentioned it. I was mainly asked questions from distillation and gas absorption. All the questions were very basic and required clear understanding of the concepts. I was asked to give a brief summary about my industrial visit to RCF, Mumbai. I was also asked some questions on my ongoing project work at college. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.

College Name: Jadavpur University, Kolkata

I was interviewed before Aug 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. What is a BCG matrix?
  • Ans. 

    The BCG matrix is a strategic planning tool used to analyze a company's portfolio of products or business units.

    • Developed by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

    • It categorizes products/business units into four quadrants based on market growth rate and market share

    • Quadrants: Stars, Cash Cows, Question Marks, and Dogs

    • Helps in resource allocation and strategic decision-making

    • Example: Apple's iPhone as a Star, iPod as a Cash ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain market segmentation to a layman.
  • Ans. 

    Market segmentation is the process of dividing a broad target market into smaller, more specific groups based on common characteristics.

    • Market segmentation helps businesses identify and target specific customer groups.

    • It involves analyzing factors such as demographics, psychographics, and behavior to create segments.

    • Segments can be based on age, gender, income, interests, location, etc.

    • By understanding the needs and pr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are your strengths?
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include strong communication skills, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities.

    • Strong communication skills: I am able to effectively convey information and ideas to others.

    • Adaptability: I am able to quickly adjust to new situations and environments.

    • Problem-solving abilities: I am skilled at analyzing complex problems and finding creative solutions.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are your weaknesses?
  • Ans. 

    One of my weaknesses is that I tend to be overly critical of my own work.

    • I have a tendency to be a perfectionist and spend too much time on tasks

    • I struggle with delegating tasks to others

    • I can be overly self-critical and have difficulty accepting praise or recognition

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Tell us more about yourself that would totally hook us to you.
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and passionate individual with a strong work ethic and a proven track record of success.

    • I have consistently achieved top grades in my academic studies, showcasing my commitment to excellence.

    • I have completed multiple internships in the past where I received glowing feedback from supervisors for my hard work and dedication.

    • I am actively involved in extracurricular activities such as volunteering and lea...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Anonymous shortlisting

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 8 people in the GD. It was a calm GD. I came in 3rd with strong points and exited, making my point.
Tips: Be sure of what you say. Own your points. Start with statement, give example and conclude in a minute.
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 10 people in this GD. It was a chaotic GD with everyone speaking at once. Nobody could be heard and things were totally out of control.
Tips: At times of chaos, go against the tide and keep your voice calm and have a very good point in mind. Don't lose your calm in all the chaos.
Duration: 25 minutes

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: I gave the wrong answer at first to the BCG matrix question. Then the interviewer asked me "are you sure?". I realized my mistake, held my calm, used the notebook infront of me, drew it and explained. That I believe, did the magic.
Tips: Be honest. Keep smiling. Own the interview.

College Name: S.P. Jain Institute Of Management And Research

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Basic HVAC knowledge like how Airconditioning works?
  • Q2. What exactly your profile in your current company?
  • Ans. 

    I am currently working as a Senior Sales Executive in my current company.

    • Responsible for managing a team of sales representatives

    • Developing and implementing sales strategies to achieve targets

    • Building and maintaining relationships with key clients

    • Analyzing market trends and competitor activities

    • Preparing sales reports and presenting them to senior management

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Apr 2019. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. What is your key achievement ? Either your study or professional
  • Q2. What you think about company ?
  • Q3. Where you see yourself in company ?
  • Q4. Why we select you?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't panic or hesitate or stress
Opportunities never ends
Round 1 - Personal Interview 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Are you satisfied with management view on cost cutting?
  • Ans. 

    I am satisfied with management's view on cost cutting as they have implemented effective strategies to reduce expenses without compromising quality.

    • Management has successfully implemented cost cutting measures without affecting the quality of products or services

    • They have involved employees in the cost cutting process to gather valuable insights and suggestions

    • Management regularly reviews and adjusts cost cutting strat...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - For the company, employees not a asset,it's a cost center only

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Mar 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions were based on past work experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just focus on basic and be confident of what you are doing in your current position.
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A.O. Smith Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in A.O. Smith interview?
A.O. Smith interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the A.O. Smith interview process are One-on-one Round, Resume Shortlist and Group Discussion.
How to prepare for A.O. Smith interview?
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 A.O. Smith. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at A.O. Smith expect are Distribution Management, Business Development, Channel Sales, Sales Forecasting and Sales Planning.
What are the top questions asked in A.O. Smith interview?

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