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Cipla Area Business Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 12 Jan 2025

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Area Business Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Dipak kumar bhuyan

posted on 12 Jan 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Multiple questions Situation base question

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question situation Base question
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself ?
  • Q2. What was your role in your previous company
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself, your family background, educational qualification & previous work experiences
  • Q2. What was your performance in your previous company
  • Q3. Why you want to change your current company when you are doing well there
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your current CTC
  • Q2. What is your expectations

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cipla Area Business Manager interview:
  • Self awareness
  • Previous job awareness
  • Communication Skills
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest about your past experiences & don't fake any information to get the job

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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 3 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 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self information, package,goals , reason for joining
  • Q2. Why should we hire you
  • Ans. 

    I have a proven track record of successfully managing and growing business areas, and I possess the necessary skills and experience to excel in this role.

    • I have extensive experience in sales and business development, having consistently exceeded targets and achieved revenue growth in my previous roles.

    • I have strong leadership and team management skills, demonstrated by my ability to motivate and inspire my team to achi...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Case Study 

Hr round follow with gd with BU head

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - For freshers cipla is good company but for experienced person worst company
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 3 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 - Assignment 

On medical knowledge

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Brief about myself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Ok

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 (1)

 Area Manager

 (1)

 Regional Business Development Manager

 (1)

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed before May 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. About previous company Roi and team handling
  • Q2. Regarding team management
  • Q3. Tell about yourself
  • Q4. Tell about previous experience
  • Q5. Product knowledge

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Everything is fine
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jan 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Interviewer asked me on sales negotiation skills ,how I have developed good relation with my customer They was trying to know the process and system in which I have gained knowledge
  • Q2. What is negotiation skills
  • Ans. 

    Negotiation skills are the ability to communicate, persuade, and compromise in order to reach mutually beneficial agreements.

    • Effective communication is key in negotiation

    • Understanding the needs and motivations of both parties is crucial

    • Being able to find common ground and compromise is important

    • Being assertive but also flexible can lead to successful negotiations

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be cool and calm and be confident

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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 2 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 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Normal question like your ambitions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepared before interview take market survey or reasearch.

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

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. What is the role and responsibilities of an Area Business Manager.
  • Q2. How you will motivate your team.
  • Q3. Case study based discussion on Individual understanding and how to bring back on track to the non performing.
  • Q4. How you will lead this team and what is your goal in coming months.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared on above mentioned questions and be specific.

Keep a smile with confidence during interaction with Hr and hiring managers.

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What do you know about human body systems?
  • Q2. What is the reason you want to join this company?
  • Ans. 

    I am impressed by the company's reputation for innovation and growth in the industry.

    • Strong reputation for innovation and growth

    • Exciting opportunities for career development

    • Positive company culture and values

    • Alignment with my career goals and values

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What can you tell me about the sales data from your last company?
  • Ans. 

    The sales data from my last company showed consistent growth year over year, with a focus on increasing market share and expanding customer base.

    • Sales data indicated a steady increase in revenue each quarter.

    • Implemented strategies to target new markets and increase customer retention.

    • Utilized data analysis to identify trends and opportunities for growth.

    • Collaborated with sales team to set and achieve ambitious targets.

    • ...

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

    My strengths include strong leadership skills and strategic thinking. My weaknesses include a tendency to be overly critical of myself.

    • Strengths: strong leadership skills

    • Strengths: strategic thinking

    • Weaknesses: tendency to be overly critical of myself

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Can you tell me about your hobbies and describe one of them in detail?
  • Ans. 

    My hobbies include hiking, photography, and cooking. One of my favorite hobbies is hiking.

    • I enjoy exploring nature and challenging myself physically

    • I often hike on weekends to different trails and mountains

    • I love capturing the beauty of landscapes and wildlife through photography while hiking

    • Cooking is a creative outlet for me where I experiment with new recipes and flavors

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What knowledge do you have about the products of your last company?
  • Q2. What is the detailed information about a specific product?
  • Ans. 

    The specific product is a high-performance laptop designed for gaming and graphic design.

    • Processor: Intel Core i7

    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080

    • Memory: 16GB DDR4 RAM

    • Storage: 1TB SSD

    • Display: 15.6-inch Full HD

    • Features: RGB backlit keyboard, high refresh rate screen

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced professional with a strong background in sales and management.

    • Over 5 years of experience in sales and management roles

    • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets

    • Strong leadership and communication skills

    • Experience in developing and implementing sales strategies

    • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are your salary expectations?
  • Ans. 

    My salary expectations are in line with industry standards and commensurate with my experience and qualifications.

    • Research industry standards for the position

    • Consider my experience and qualifications

    • Be prepared to negotiate based on job responsibilities and benefits package

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why your shifting
  • Q2. Professional growth
  • Q3. Nothing specific
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary expectation
  • Q2. I demand on my view

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Cool

Cipla Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cipla Area Business Manager interview?
Cipla interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cipla interview process are One-on-one Round, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for Cipla Area Business Manager 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 Cipla. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cipla expect are Pharmaceutical Sales, Team Handling, Area Sales Management, MR and Pharma Selling.
What are the top questions asked in Cipla Area Business Manager interview?

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Cipla Area Business Manager Interview Process

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2 Interview rounds

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  • One-on-one Round
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Cipla Area Business Manager Salary
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
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