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Colgate Palmolive Sales & Marketing Interview Questions and Answers
Colgate Palmolive Sales & Marketing Interview Experiences
5 interviews found
I applied via Campus Placement
(1 Question)
- Q1. Company Interactions were only based in the form of PPTs which was an insightful and interactive session.
Group size : Around 10
A one pager case let was given to everyone to be read and understood in 5 minutes.
Case was based on a FMCG company selling toothbrush and toothpaste as their flagship products. Their sales were declining and other competitors were gaining hands. A strategy to improve their sales was to be devised.
Discussion time :10minutes which is less for a case discussion with 10 people in the group.
Panel Size :2
(1 Question)
- Q1. Panel Size : 2 Duration : 25-35 minute Questions revolved around these topics : • Tell me about yourself • Why Marketing • What do you know about Colgate Palmolive • Tell me the biggest failure in your lif...
Interview Preparation Tips
2. Kotler, Cases done with seniors and amongst friends, Reading through current affairs, Ad analysis over the internet.
I applied via Campus Placement
GD: A company wants to launch a new fabric conditioner in the market.
Design the steps it needs to follow.
Duration: 15 minutes
Gave about 5-6 entries
(3 Questions)
- Q1. 25-30 minutes. Started with the interviewer asking few questions about myself. 1. Tell me about yourself.
- Q2. What I knew about the company and few marketing questions.
- Q3. My strengths and how it makes me fit into the Sales role.
Interview Preparation Tips
2. Kotler TB.
3. Do: Utilize all the resources effectively.
4. Don'ts : Do your best in every company, at the same time, remember there are a lot of companies.
I applied via Campus Placement
Tell me something about yourself.
Share something about your experience of working with Teri.
Guesstimate the number of toothpaste sold in IIM Lucknow.
Develop a strategy to distribute free samples of Ved Sakthi to households consuming Patanjali and Dabur products.
Case – Develop a strategy to distribute free samples of Ved sakthi to households consuming Patanjali and Dabur products.
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Interview Questionnaire
2 Questions
- Q1. About my biography.swot analysis and why do you want this job etc.
- Q2. I am an ordinary person who used to hold the dream of being an influential member of today's world. I am 34 yrs old .I have completed my post graduate in management in 2015.SWOT it stands for strength,wea...
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Interview Questionnaire
5 Questions
- Q1. Sales
- Q2. Primary and secondary sales
- Q3. How to increase sales
- Ans.
To increase sales, focus on understanding customer needs, improving product quality, and implementing effective marketing strategies.
Conduct market research to identify customer needs and preferences
Improve product quality and offer competitive pricing
Develop effective marketing strategies, including social media and email campaigns
Provide excellent customer service to build loyalty and encourage repeat business
- Q4. How to handle team
- Q5. How to handle sales team
- Ans.
Sales team can be handled by setting clear goals, providing training and support, and incentivizing performance.
Set clear goals and expectations for the team
Provide regular training and support to improve skills
Incentivize performance with bonuses, commissions, or other rewards
Communicate regularly and provide feedback to help team members improve
Encourage teamwork and collaboration to build a strong sales culture
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posted on 18 Dec 2015
I applied via Walk-in
Interview Questionnaire
5 Questions
- Q1. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF
- Ans.
I am a driven and creative sales and marketing professional with a passion for building relationships and achieving results.
I have experience in developing and executing successful marketing campaigns
I am skilled in identifying and targeting key audiences
I have a proven track record of exceeding sales targets
I am a strong communicator and relationship builder
I am adaptable and thrive in fast-paced environments
- Q2. WHY SALES AND MARKETING
- Ans.
Sales and marketing are essential for business growth and success.
Sales and marketing help to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
They also help to retain existing customers and build long-term relationships.
Effective sales and marketing strategies can lead to increased revenue and profitability.
Sales and marketing teams work together to identify customer needs and provide solutions.
They also analyze mar...
- Q3. DEVELOP A GTM STRATEGY FOR BQC IN INDIA
- Ans.
Develop a GTM strategy for BQC in India.
Conduct market research to identify target audience and competition
Create a strong brand image and messaging
Establish partnerships with local distributors and retailers
Leverage digital marketing channels to reach a wider audience
Offer competitive pricing and promotions
Provide excellent customer service to build brand loyalty
- Q4. DEVELOP A STRATEGY TO INCREASE WOMEN VIEWERSHIP OF CRICKET
- Ans.
Develop a strategy to increase women viewership of cricket.
Partner with women's organizations to promote cricket as a sport for women
Create targeted advertising campaigns that appeal to women
Offer promotions and discounts for women's cricket events
Provide female commentators and analysts for cricket broadcasts
Host women's cricket clinics and tournaments to encourage participation
Collaborate with female influencers to p
- Q5. WHAT ARE YOUR BEST AND WORST ADS?
- Ans.
My best ad was a social media campaign that went viral and increased sales by 50%. My worst ad was a print ad that had a confusing message and no clear call-to-action.
Best ad: social media campaign that went viral and increased sales by 50%
Worst ad: print ad with confusing message and no clear call-to-action
Best ad had clear messaging and engaging visuals
Worst ad lacked a clear message and did not drive sales
Best ad ut...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Freshers to an MBA college are the greatest assets for sales & marketing companies. So I was shortlisted based on my academic background, extra curricular activities, PORs and also since I was a fresher.
Tips: Just build up your CV in a format so that your achievements stand out and a balance appears between academics and extra curricular activities.
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: IT WAS A GOOD GD AND VARIOUS POINTS RELATED TO CULTURE, PLACEMENTS AND EDUCATION SYSTEM OF IIM CALCUTTA WERE DISCUSSED. 8 MEMBERS WERE THERE IN MY GROUP. 20 MINUTES OF HEALTHY DISCUSSION. HAD TO COME UP WITH A DECISION.
Tips: JUST KEEP YOUR CALM AND SPEAK 2-3 NEW POINTS AND MAKE SURE YOU DON'T UNNECESSARILY INTERRUPT PEOPLE.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was a properly balanced interview with both technical and personal questions. As I had quizzing and cricket in my CV, I was asked to develop GTM strategies for both in different scenarios. Also ad interpretation was asked which I was able to reply without any issues. So was a good interview
Tips: Just keep your calm and understand the questions carefully and then answer to them. Prepare your technicals well for sales & marketing like STP, 4P, 5C and GTM.
General Tips: Just be cool you will get through
Skills: Technical Skills, 1)communication
College Name: IIM Calcutta
Motivation: Best marketing firm
I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Mar 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
1 Question
- Q1. I have no question
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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
7 Questions
- Q1. What is your cabality
- Q2. How could you do this job
- Q3. What was your experience
- Q4. Whats your education
- Q5. Which field you do it better
- Q6. Why are u choose sales
- Q7. What kind of work in sales
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Interview Questionnaire
2 Questions
- Q1. Why you want to join the company
- Q2. As it is highly reputated organization
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Keep it simple, they look for personalities that fit in the org.
- Q2. Many situational questions to see what your approach would be.
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