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Updated 14 Feb 2024

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Business Development Manager Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 14 Feb 2024

Interview experience
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Difficulty level
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Process Duration
4-6 weeks
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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Technical test case study coding

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is this job rule
  • Q2. Company international services call centre
  • Q3. Only with girls not allow this job boys only with girls
  • Q4. This company us base company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Communication skills group discussion and customer services in have that's my advice

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Success to our employee's well-being? A work-life balance that's simply unbeatable.

Our employees have rated us 4 for Work-Life Balance on AmbitionBox

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Feb 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. What is your aptittude for handling business development?
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong aptitude for business development with experience in identifying opportunities, building relationships, and closing deals.

    • Proven track record of identifying and pursuing new business opportunities

    • Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with clients and stakeholders

    • Ability to analyze market trends and develop effective strategies

    • Experience in negotiating and closing deals

    • Strong communication an...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How large a deal have you handled?
  • Ans. I have handled deals.as large as 500 crore and complex engagement with different product lines and stitching the entire story together
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q3. How can you handle conflicting engagements
  • Ans. I will prioritize and keep folks in the team including managers updated on where we would likely be given the nature of the different parallel project
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q4. Have you worked with global clients and their asks?
  • Q5. Yes we have worked with engagements for Vodafone Global and global clients like Amazon, GE, Tesla etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest , open and clear and if the team asks you to rate yourself on parameters think of rating yourself objectively and not give yourself 10 of 10 everywhere. Showcase your strengths and business acumen and lead the interview to your experience.

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Technical experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude and reasoning

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell us about your yourself? Requirements of your job?
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for driving team success.

    • Experience in managing teams and achieving targets

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    • Ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions

    • Knowledge of industry trends and best practices

    • Proven track record of problem-solving and conflict resolution

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  • Q2. What is the best you can do for us?
  • Ans. 

    I can bring strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a proven track record of driving results to the team.

    • Demonstrate my ability to lead and motivate a team towards achieving goals

    • Utilize my strategic thinking to identify opportunities for growth and improvement

    • Leverage my past successes in driving results and exceeding targets

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2017. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. How much is the length of all India roads
  • Ans. 

    The length of all India roads is approximately 5.5 million kilometers.

    • The total length of all India roads is estimated to be around 5.5 million kilometers.

    • India has one of the largest road networks in the world.

    • The road network in India includes national highways, state highways, district roads, and village roads.

    • The length of national highways alone is over 100,000 kilometers.

    • The road infrastructure plays a crucial ro...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Experience

General Tips: Be specific and attentive
Skills: Analytical Skills, Leadership
Duration: <1 week

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic information - Go through your resume
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Last job experience and in depth knowledge about what we did i last organization
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Senior manager round

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go prepared, be polite and honest. Never lie or add something in your resume that yout don't know

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Mar 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Ratio analysis, credit analysis , case study

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be prepare with finance and accounting basics, credit analysis

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Accounting question asked
  • Q2. Answer has been given accordingly

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was an average interview. If you have good experience of MNC culture and you have short notice period of your existing company then they can hire you.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There were 2 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 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About role in previous company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident in the interview, read job profile carefully before interview

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

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. Why you want to change the Job ?
  • Q2. What is accrual account and Journal entry ?
  • Ans. 

    Accrual account is a type of account that records revenue or expenses that have been earned or incurred but not yet received or paid.

    • Accrual accounting recognizes revenue and expenses when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when the cash is received or paid.

    • Accrual accounts are used to record these transactions until they are paid or received.

    • Journal entry is the process of recording a transaction in the accoun...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is prepaid accounts and its journal entry ?
  • Q4. Difference between the amortization and Depreciation ?
  • Ans. 

    Amortization is for intangible assets while Depreciation is for tangible assets.

    • Amortization is the process of spreading the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life.

    • Depreciation is the process of spreading the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

    • Amortization is used for assets like patents, copyrights, and trademarks.

    • Depreciation is used for assets like buildings, machinery, and vehicles.

    • Both methods...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Golden Rules
  • Q6. Reconciliations meaning and process
  • Ans. 

    Reconciliations involve comparing financial records to identify discrepancies and resolve them.

    • Reconciliations are important for ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.

    • The process involves comparing two sets of records, such as bank statements and accounting records.

    • Any discrepancies are identified and investigated to determine the cause.

    • Examples of reconciliations include bank reconciliations, accounts receivable re

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Self Introduction ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you are applying for R2R, you should know the Accounts. 1st question of the Interviewer would be Introduction. He wants to know why you want to change your Job.
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Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Business Development Manager interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical and Assignment.
How to prepare for Cognizant Business Development 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 Cognizant. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cognizant expect are bdm, B2B Sales, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence and IT Sales.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Business Development Manager interview?

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