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Updated 18 Feb 2024

Colgate Palmolive Sales Executive Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

How will you tackle the sales and distribution management in Palestine as per the present situation during war

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Speak if you are clear about the topic and always stay in the topic

Interview questions from similar companies

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jun 2019. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What's your experience in sales?
  • Q2. Why do you want to work with us?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I am interest in work with emami .
I have 5 yr experience in sales.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What do u think about the urban n rural changes in economy.? Where lies the potential of growth for FMCG

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident , tell what you know .n say what you don't.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2021. 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 - Aptitude Test 

They give me some problems of sales in rural areas that this products sales was not success in this type of area what you do to improve it?
I just answer that gave them more scheme on product to the dealer and they will gave more discount to store to make sale growth. First start without no profit and loss after that the product success we start making business. Because all is need to make sales. Developed company growth or nothing. They just want target. The Target ? Remind it.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you have skills to sell their products in any how. And njoy to do. Then join it. This job is for only you dear.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Sep 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about your self ?
  • Q2. What is Width/ Numerical Distribution and depth/ weightage distribution?
  • Ans. 

    Width/ Numerical Distribution and Depth/ Weightage Distribution are two methods of measuring product distribution.

    • Width/ Numerical Distribution refers to the number of outlets or stores where a product is available.

    • Depth/ Weightage Distribution refers to the quantity of the product available in each outlet or store.

    • Both methods are important in measuring the reach and availability of a product in the market.

    • For example...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Do you know pivot or Vlook up in excel ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am familiar with pivot and Vlookup functions in Excel.

    • Pivot tables are used to summarize and analyze large data sets in Excel.

    • Vlookup is used to search for a value in a table and return a corresponding value from another column.

    • Pivot tables can be used to create dynamic reports and perform data analysis.

    • Vlookup is commonly used for data reconciliation and merging datasets.

    • Both functions are powerful tools for da

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  • Q4. ROI formula

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and have proper knowledge of your previous company experience.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Can u do your work properly?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Company is Good Atmosphere is Good bt in sales must clear your target if it's not happen then u have many trouble .

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. How to do sales
  • Ans. 

    Sales is the process of identifying potential customers, understanding their needs, and persuading them to purchase a product or service.

    • Identify potential customers through market research and lead generation

    • Understand the needs and pain points of customers by asking probing questions and active listening

    • Present the product or service in a compelling way, highlighting its features and benefits

    • Address any objections or...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What's your Strength and weakness?
  • Q2. How much salary you expect?

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Apr 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 - Aptitude Test 

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Market yourself,apply even if you're not fully qualified
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

GD was held to check how spontaneous the individual is and there communication skills

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Marketing questions
  • Q2. Selling a product on different technique
  • Ans. 

    Selling a product using different techniques requires understanding customer needs and preferences.

    • Identify customer pain points and tailor your pitch to address them

    • Utilize different sales techniques such as consultative selling, solution selling, or relationship selling based on the customer's buying behavior

    • Highlight the unique selling points of the product and how it solves the customer's problems

    • Adapt your communi...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident,speak confidently and keep the surety of what you are going to do in the future

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How many rounds are there in Colgate Palmolive Sales Executive interview?
Colgate Palmolive interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Colgate Palmolive interview process are Group Discussion.

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